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I handle cases in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Contracts (Collections of Debts/Defense of Collection of Debts), Landlord Tenant, Real Property (Sales, Foreclosure Defense), Family Law, Collaborative Family Law, Family Law Mediation and in Sarasota, Venice, Port Charlotte, and throughout the State of Florida.. I am an attorney with 25 years experience in preparing wills, trusts, healthcare living wills, powers of attorney, helping seniors and others with collections violations, contract violations, bankruptcy, foreclosure issues and probate. I am also a certified mediator in Circuit Civil and Family Law, with specific training in mortgage modification mediation in bankruptcy. I am also specially training in Collabrative Family Law, a confidential negotation based, non litigation type of family law.. My primary office is in Venice, Florida, but I also have a office in Bradenton. I live in Venice and my family still lives in a Venice and I went to high school in Venice and graduated in 1986. I work in counties throughout the State of Florida, but usually work between Fort Myers and Tampa appearing in Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties.. I was born in Texas, but have lived my whole life in one part of Florida or another. I was raised in Venice, Florida, went college at University of South Florida, in Tampa and recieved a Bachelors degree in Criminology, Sociology and Child Psychcology and became a Guardian Ad Litem. I went to work for the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's office and went back to school and became a certified legal assistant with a A.S. in Legal Assisting and national certification from NALA. I then worked for the 12th Judicial Circuit in the worthless check division for five years before being endorsed by Earl Moreland to go to law school. I was accepted and attended Stetson University College of Law from 1995-2008 where I earned my Juris Doctorate. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in October of 1999. While in law school i continued my community service as a Guardian Ad Litem and interned for the U.S. Attorney's office in Tampa, as well as for Judge Fleming in Pinellas County. After law school I worked for the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office as an intern, but found a job working in Family Law with Central Florida Legal Services, Inc in Daytona Beach, Florida, which ultimately became Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. I was promoted to Family Law Unit Leader in my 4th year and Managing Attorney of the Daytona Beach office in my 5th year. I moved to Bradenton, Florida to be closer to my family that still lived in Venice in February of 2006 and became Managing Attorney of Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc, Bradenton Office where a specialized in elder law, which included estate planning, bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and consumer defense law.. I am animal advocate and often foster dogs, along with raising and caring for my dachshunds.. I am married to Eddie Robert Buchanan, for 22 years and we have a beautiful daughter named Darian.

I am a board certified real estate attorney who believes there is no substitute for knowledge and experience when addressing the complex legal concerns surrounding real estate.  Our experience and expertise in Florida real estate law is what makes The Edwards Law Firm second to none.. Our aim is simple when serving our clients: we strive to achieve each client's objectives. It is this passion for client service that has led us to be named as one of the Florida’s top real estate lawyers by both our clients and our colleagues.. We help homeowners in foreclosure resolve their real estate problems.  We fight for property owners' rights.  We provide advice and counsel to real estate brokers and their agents in negotiating and closing transactions.. Most of all, we serve home buyers and sellers all across Florida. Our experience will ensure a successful transaction, whether it’s for the purchase of a first home or for a million dollar beach front estate.. If you’re in need of a real estate lawyer, look no further than the knowledge, service, and results offered by The Edwards Law Firm, PL.

Diversely skilled, award-winning executive leader and counsel offering years of experience in strategic planning, policy and budget development, and operational leadership for high-profile trusts, corporations, businesses, private foundations, and not-for-profit organizations. Adept at facilitating growth by developing various levels of the organization and building cohesive teams. Collaborate effectively with senior management to align defined objectives to achieve mission-critical results. Substantial contributions to creating and executing effective recruiting, training, performance optimization strategies, and leadership development. Politically-savvy partner with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and facilitate a harmonious team environment conducive to organizational efficiencies and overall metrics improvements.

Ms. St. Paul's core practice areas include estate planning ( wills, living wills, health care surrogates, powers of attorney and trusts), probate and trust administration. She has extensive experience in helping families, couples and individuals in all of these areas.She brings to her area of practice a unique combination of caring, compassion and practicality that enables her to quickly assess the needs of her clients to develop a comprehensive estate plan which her clients say give them peace of mind and a high level of comfort. This ensures that their needs will be met during their later years and their goals as to the ultimate distribution of their assets to their beneficiaries will be fulfilled. A significant portion of her practice centers on drafting and forming for her clients a revocable trust, which allows individuals to create a plan which provides for their care in the event of illness or incapacity and also results in the ultimate distribution of the assets to the individual's beneficiaries without the need of probate or court monitored administration.

Real estate in Florida can be tricky, so engage a licensed attorney to assist you with your purchase, sale or negotiation! My office provides consultation and representation for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate. We also provide escrow and title services in a professional, efficient manner.. We look forward to connecting with you to answer your questions!

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I am here to help you and your family properly design and execute your Will, Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Surrogate, and more. Additionally, I can assist with qualifying you or your loved one for Florida Medicaid and/or VA Aid & Attendance as needed.. One of the reasons I love this area of practice is that I get to work so closely with my clients and strive to make sure they are not only aware of what options they have, but that they also have a true understanding of each of those options. It is my job to educate my clients and guide them- not to make decisions for them and force a certain direction.. I am VA accredited and have experience with VA related cases at the local, Board, and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims levels.. Outside of practicing law, I enjoy photography (and spent quite a bit of time as a professional photographer), snorkeling, kayaking, and just enjoying the Florida lifestyle.

Every client has a unique story to tell. About their families, their finances, their health, their worries, their hopes. About the past, the present and the future. I am always eager to understand each story and to get to know my clients. Then together, we construct an estate plan to meet their goals and put their minds at ease.. Creating an estate plan is very serious work, and many clients have serious issues that need addressing. Nonetheless, we usually enjoy our talks and there are often moments of laughter as we work together.. My clients include young people just starting out in life, and older people who want to be sure that their wealth eventually goes to the people they care about. My work includes creating wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care surrogates. I also help people worried about losing their assets to nursing home costs, who want to protect minor children, and who want to ensure their special needs loved one is cared for as time goes on.. It is a great honor when someone shares his/her story with me. It’s gratifying to be trusted to help people make some of the most meaningful decisions of their lives. I always give 100%, because I love my job, and I think it shows.

Mitchell A. Sherman, Esq. provides boutique services in both transactional real estate and practical estate planning. Our focus includes living wills, advance directives, revocable living trusts, land trusts, special needs trusts, and complex transactional real estate services for developers, builders, homeowners, commercial property owners, land development including formation of transactional entities including Limited Liability Companies, LLC Operating Agreements, Land Trusts, and business entities.. Our goal is to help you protect your real estate investments for the benefit of your family and loved ones so that they receive the benefits of your lifetime of building your financial estate. Dedicated to assisting clients - with over 30 years of experience - helping with the most important decisions for your future and your families’ future.. Initial Consultation Without Charge Available by Appointment.. Practice Areas: Residential to High-end Commercial Real Estate & Estate Planning

Castillo Law, PLLC is a boutique law firm representing clients in real estate transactions, foreclosure defense, immigration and family law.. Castillo Law, PLLC is dedicated to providing personal attention to each client.

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Ryan Jay Smollar is a South Florida native and understands the unique requirements of South Florida residents. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee and his Juris Doctorate degree from St. Thomas University School of Law.  His attorney practice areas include: Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship, Social Security Disability and Probate Administration.. Ryan's law practice is focused on compassion and client accomodation. Home visits and appointments at skilled nursing facilities are available for those who cannot travel.. South Florida seniors and their families have concerns and solutions which are unique to our community. Ryan Smollar is dedicated to assisting his clients and their families during times of uncertainty by ensuring that they plan proactively to protect themselves, preserve their hard earned assets and take care their loved ones for the future.

I graduated from Vanderbilt Law School. My undergraduate degrees are from the University of Central Florida, summa cum laude and Brevard Community College, with honors. I have been practicing law for over nineteen years. After law school, I practiced for a large firm, then I was counsel for a bank holding and trust company. I returned to Florida to practice in 2003.

Craig is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, as well as a licensed CPA, although he practices exclusively as an attorney.. Hersch has created The Family Estate & Legacy Program, which is a unique 7 module estate planning process designed to bring his clients comfort and clarity. You may request an initial client intake packet by calling his law firm.. When a client passes away, he has created The Estate Settlement Program, another 7 module process designed to assist loved ones when caring out the important duties of an estate or trust administraton. We begin this process with the Estate Settlement Snapshot. You may request this by calling his law firm at the above mentioned number.. Craig is a prolific writer having authored three books, Common Cents Estate Planning, Legal Matters When a Loved One Dies, and The Florida Residency & Estate Guide, all available on his firm's web stie and on Amazon. He writes expert columns for Trusts & Estates Magazine, a national trade journal for estate planning professionals. His podccasts break down estate planning and administration topics into easy to understand snippets.. He is married to wife Patti and has three daughters.

Anthony J. Cetrangelo, Esq. is an Associate at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., practicing law in the areas of, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Business.. Mr. Cetrangelo received his Juris Doctoris from Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, Florida in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science from Troy University, Troy, Alabama in 2011. Mr. Cetrangelo graduated from Troy University with honors, majoring in Literature and minoring in Criminal Justice.. In law school, Mr. Cetrangelo was presented with the Dean’s Honor Roll Award and two CALI Awards for Business Law and Computer Law. He also was a Student-Ambassador for the law school and competed on the Moot Court Team.. While at Troy University, Mr. Cetrangelo played Division-1 College Football for the Troy Trojans as a kicker and was named to the Sun Belt Conference’s Commissioner’s List, which honors Student-Athletes with a 3.5 G.P.A. or better. Mr. Cetrangelo also won three Sun Belt Conference Championships while playing with the Troy Trojans.. Mr. Cetrangelo is licensed to practice law in Florida. Professional Memberships. Practice Areas