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I sincerely enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to interact with clients. Understanding that end of life issues raise so many emotions in clients – grief, concern, stress, confusion – I strive to bring an empathetic as well as a sympathetic approach to my clients’ needs.. My principal area of practice involves aiding our clients with the administration of an Estate and the preparation of the Pennsylvania Inheritance Transfer Tax return and the Federal Estate Tax return. As such, I am involved in daily communications with clients, financial institutions, accountants, financial planners, as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.. Following the death of a loved one, your principal concern should be emotional healing. Let us relieve you of the legal, financial and administrative concerns that flow from the death of a loved one.. Please feel free to give us a call at

I am a litigator who focuses my practice in probate and fiduciary litigation, including: will and trust challenges involving allegations of undue influence, incompetency, and fraud; breach of fiduciary duty and removal actions; guardianships and conservatorships; contested accountings; trust and estate property disputes; partition actions; and other probate and fiduciary litigation matters.. In my practice, I represent individuals, families, and corporate fiduciaries, as trustees, personal representatives, administrators, and beneficiaries.. My clients come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. I personally believe that every client, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the best legal representation. I respect the trust my clients have placed in me during these difficult time periods and I strive to handle their cases with compassion and expertise.. I strongly believe in resolving issues outside of the courtroom. However, I acknowledge that many issues cannot be resolved without court intervention. I take pride in my ability to present my client’s case to the Court in the most persuasive and prepared manner to obtain their desired result. If I am granted the opportunity to serve as your counsel, I look forward to working with you.

Ann Hetherwick (“Hether”) Cahill’s litigation practice focuses on probate and trust litigation, family law, guardianships and conservatorships, and appeals.  In probate litigation matters, Hether has represented clients in will contests, actions involving the interpretation and termination of trusts, and trustee removal actions.  She has represented fiduciaries and beneficiaries regarding the proper administration of trusts and estates.  Matters representative of her probate and family law practice include:. As a former law clerk on the Massachusetts Appeals Court, Hether utilizes her appellate experience and research and writing skills to represent both appellants and appellees.  She is a member of the post-conviction panel of the Committee for Public Counsel Services to represent criminal defendants on appeal.  Hether’s appellate experience includes:. Hether is ranked at the highest level of legal ability and ethics, “AV,” in the benchmark Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.  In 2009, 2011, 2012, 2017, and 2018 Hether was named a “Rising Star” in the “Massachusetts Super Lawyers” list published by the Thomson Reuters rating service in Boston Magazine.  The Rising Star award is limited to 2.5% of lawyers in Massachusetts under the age of 40 who have been practicing for less than 10 years.. In 2014, Hether was selected to join the Editorial Board of the Massachusetts Law Review, the longest continually run law review in the country, on which she currently serves as the Case Comments Editor.. Her publications include:. "Cy Pres and Deviation," MCLE Fiduciary Litigation in the Probate Court 4th Edition (April 2019);. “Limits on Attorney’s Fees,” Massachusetts Bar Association Fifth Annual Probate Law Conference (Nov. 2017);. “Using Guardianship of Minors as Leverage to Change Addiction Issues of Parents,” Massachusetts Bar Association Fifth Annual Probate Law Conference (Nov. 2017);. “Leveraging Addiction Recovery in Parents by Use of Guardianship of Minors,” Boston Spirit Magazine (Sept./Oct. 2017);. “Guardianship,” MCLE Using Estate Planning to Leverage Treatment of Addiction & Mental Illness (April 2017);. "Cy Pres and Deviation," MCLE Fiduciary Litigation in the Probate Court 3rd Edition (Nov. 2016);. “Equity Actions to Determine Ownership, Recover Assets,” Massachusetts Bar Association Fourth Annual Probate Law Conference (Nov. 2016);. Blog:  It's Still Not Too Late to Act!  Divorce Law Monitor,  (June 1, 2016);. Blog:  It's Not Too Late to Act! Divorce Law Monitor,  (April 15, 2016);. Hether joined the Private Client Group of Burns & Levinson in January 2016, after working at Sally & Fitch LLP for nearly eight years.  Prior to private practice, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph A. Trainor of the Massachusetts Appeals Court for two years.  She is a graduate of Skidmore College (B.A., philosophy/government, 2000) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2006).  While at Suffolk, Hether was a member of the Suffolk Transnational Law Review, received the Best Brief Award in her Legal Practice Skills Course, served as a student prosecutor at the East Boston District Attorney’s Office, and interned in the civil division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.  She worked as a litigation legal assistant at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York prior to law school and in Boston during law school.. In May 2016, she co-taught a course Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Special Needs Planning through Newton Community Education.  In June and September 2016 and May and October 2017, she co-taught a course concerning estate planning and litigation through Newton Community Education.  In October 2015, 2016, and 2017, Hether participated as a panelist on the MCLE "Taking Depositions Workshop."  She has been involved in the Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Leadership Program (2016-2017 year), Brookline Community Foundation's Professional Advisors Committee (since 2017), Dana-Farber Leadership Council, Suffolk University Law School by serving as a mentor to law school students, and Kids In Need of Defense (“KIND”) by representing children pro bono in immigration cases.  Hether is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.   She is also a member of the Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations.

Matthew C. Shapiro is a seasoned attorney concentrating in wills, trusts, estates, and civil litigation. Mr. Shapiro graduated with honors from Florida International University, ranking in the top ten of his class. His distinguished academic background laid a strong foundation for his legal career, where he has consistently demonstrated expertise and excellence.. During his career, Mr. Shapiro has provided comprehensive estate planning services to thousands of clients, expertly drafting crucial documents such as revocable living trusts of varying complexities, wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogates, living wills, enhanced life estate deeds, trust amendments, and codicils.. Having served as the lead or sole attorney for hundreds of Florida probate cases, Mr. Shapiro has expertly navigated both uncontested and contested probates. His extensive experience includes handling formal, summary, and ancillary administrations. He has resolved complex probate disputes such as will contests, capacity challenges, breaches of fiduciary duty, conflicts between surviving spouses and children from previous marriages, elective share calculations, homestead rights, fee disputes, and beneficiary rights.. In addition to his probate work, Mr. Shapiro has managed the administration of numerous trusts, overseeing complex trust matters and litigating numerous trust disputes. He has also served in various court-appointed roles, including curator, personal representative, guardian ad litem, and attorney ad litem, demonstrating his versatility and knowledge.. A lifelong resident of Volusia County, born and raised in Ormond Beach, Mr. Shapiro is a dedicated community member. He currently serves on the Ormond Beach Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board and is the president of the Dunn-Blount Inn of American Inns of Court. His leadership extends to previous roles, including President of the Volusia County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, general counsel for the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Volusia Young Professionals Group, and director for the Volusia County Bar Association.. With a career characterized by dedication, integrity, and a client-centric approach, Mr. Shapiro continues to provide unparalleled legal services, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective solutions. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to his practice areas make him a trusted advisor and advocate in the legal community

"Hire an attorney with experience you can trust. Contact Attorney Thomas Upchurch at . Specialty areas: Probate and Estate Planning, Administration, and Litigation;Trusts & Wills; and, Elder Law and Medicaid Estate Planning."

David Di Pietro is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his legal practice in the areas of commercial litigation, probate litigation, trust litigation, construction litigation,personal injury, elder exploitation, guardianship and election law. David is an experienced and aggressive trial attorney that has tried over fifty (50) jury trials and numerous bench trials. David began his career has an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, David gained invaluable legal and trial experience. After leaving the Broward State Attorney’s Office, David joined a prestigious law firm in Fort Lauderdale. During this time, David represented individuals and businesses in a variety of business related matters in state and federal courts, including those involving contractual claims, temporary injunctions, permanent injunctions, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, real estate, construction disputes, shareholder disputes and derivative actions. Furthermore, David represented individuals in family, personal injury, legal malpractice, elder exploitation, and guardianship disputes. David is a life long resident of South Florida. He received his Bachelors of Science from Florida State University’s College of Business with a major in Finance. David graduated cum laude from Nova Southeastern’s College of Law.. David handles legal matters thoughout the State of Florida.

I understand that life can bring unexpected 'll help you deal with the suprises. I am proud to work on behalf of individuals and small business owners.. I am a longtime member of the Central Florida community and am glad to call Orlando home.

Skiles Jones is the founding attorney and owner of Patriot Legal Group, a veteran owned law firm.  Find more info at. Skiles provides legal counsel on Probate matters (helping people whose loved ones have passed away transfer assets from one name to another), Guardianship (assisting a loved one handle their affairs while in their greatest time of need), and Estate Planning (creating Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Healthcare Surrogates, Durable Powers of Attorney, etc). He brings a highly systematic approach to the practice of law, which is critically important when wading through the complex, and often bizarre, legal requirements associated with these areas of law.. Background Resume. Skiles earned his Bachelors’ degree from the University of Central Florida and his law degree from the Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando, Florida. Prior to law school, he held several sales and managerial positions before enlisting in the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic. Currently, Skiles continues his military service as an Intelligence Analyst Staff Sergeant (35F) in the Army Reserves. While attending law school, Skiles held a Federal Civilian position as an Army Reserve Unit Administrator, helping Army Reservists with administrative, pay, and life issues. After law school, Skiles worked as an attorney with the Barrister Law Firm where he managed over 100 probate cases per year in addition to multiple trust, guardianship, estate planning, and other related matters.. Happy Clients. The Central Florida area has boomed in the last 30+ years, creating a critical need for probate and estate planning for many people. Hundreds of clients have hired Skiles to assist them through difficult or exciting times.. Although most of his clients live in the Orlando area, he had dealt with satisfied clients from all over the world with pasts clients from the United Kingdom, Tailand, Poland, and Canada.. Skiles has personally dealt with cases filed in each of the following Florida counties:. Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Lucie, Seminole, St. John's, Sumter, Volusia. Memberships. Skiles is a member of the following organizations:. Florida Bar Association. Orange County Bar Association. Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law section of the Florida Bar. Veteran's Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP). WealthCounsel. The United States Army Reserves. On a Personal Note. Skiles is married and has two adult children (one who is in the Army) and one grandson. He has lived in the Orlando area for almost his entire life and enjoys the feeling of helping people who live in the community where he grew up. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, playing board games with family and friends, and playing golf – even though he’s yet to come close to needing to calculate a golf handicap.

Attorney Phillip W. Gunthert is an experienced legal professional dedicated to providing exceptional counsel to his clients throughout Florida. With a client-focused approach, Phillip brings a wealth of experience & expertise to every case he handles. He understands that legal matters can be complex and strives to provide his clients with the best possible understanding of the law as it relates to their situation. As as result, he prioritizes building trust based upon open communication and empathy. Phillip is available after hours (weekends Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and all hours by email) , as well as traditional business hours.. In addition to Phillip's expertise in Estate Law, Probate, Business start-up and Entity Formation,  he also focuses on Contracts and Agreements, as well as other areas of General Practice.. In his free time, he enjoys time with his wife & two sons, travel, rugby and Sci Fi.. Please do not hesitate to contact Phillip to discuss your legal needs and questions. If you need legal help or input in any manner, Phillip will often find a way to make it work and get you the help that you need.

My passion is to create a plan that protects you, your family, and everything you worked so hard to achieve. The focus of my legal practice is Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, and Elder Law.. I have a passion for helping people plan for their loved ones and future. Establishing an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.  Proper estate planning not only puts you in charge of your finances, it can also spare your loved ones of the expense, delay and frustration associated with managing your affairs. Whether you are planning ahead or are in the middle of a difficult situation, I can advise you. Please contact me to begin this process.

Amber provides legal counsel and guidance to estate planning and probate clients. Amber strives to provide the best possible service to her clients by giving personalize attention to each and every client.

Attorney Christene “Chris” Krupa Downs is an attorney at Krupa Downs Law, PLLC in Plano, Texas. Chris focuses her practice on wills, trusts, advance directives, estate planning, guardianships, and probate. She over 10 years of legal experience handling estate planning, probate & guardianship legal matters for clients in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and throughout Collin, Dallas and Denton counties.. In addition to her practice, Chris writes and lectures for local and state bar associations, and at legal seminars. She is a member of various professional organizations, including the Collin County Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association and the Texas Bar College. She is also active in the State Bar of Texas and serves on the board of the Bar’s Computer and Technology Section Council.. As part of giving back to the Texas community, Chris served on the board of This Side UP! Family Center, an organization providing parenting and family-based education, and City House, a homeless shelter for youth in the Plano and northern Texas. Her additional community contributions are numerous and include serving as a public affairs representative for the Junior League of Collin County. She is also a former Treasurer and Executive Vice President of the organization.

At the Law Offices of Cristina Levine PLLC, we pride ourselves in the manner in which we handle each Client.  We treat each Client as a unique case with his/her own unique set of circumstances.  Also, we provide representation with the utmost respect, loyalty, care and efficiency.  We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards and strongly uphold the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.  We look forward to helping you with your Family, Estate Planning (Wills, and Probate), Real Estate, and any ADR/Mediation matters in the Collin, Denton and Dallas Counties.