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In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner sits down with nationally syndicated columnist and author, Marni Jameson, to discuss her latest book: “What To Do With Everything You Own to Leave the Legacy You Want”. Jameson uses her trademark practical wisdom to provide from-the-heart estate planning guidance for everyone, … Read more
Sixteen lawyers from WHWW were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2024), and four lawyers were named “Ones to Watch”, as published in dozens of city and regional publications in the U.S. including, U.S. News & World Report. The list of WHWW Best Lawyer honorees includes: Michael C. Caborn in Litigation … Read more
Due in large part to the #FreeBritney movement, guardianships have been in the news a lot in recent years. In this month’s episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Orange County Circuit Court Judge Leticia Marques to further shine a spotlight on guardianships and discuss the process in Florida, including … Read more
Winderweedle attorney Lauren Reynolds is currently serving as President of the Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Lauren is leading the group of 750 attorneys for the 2023-2024 term as they work together to develop their professional skills and serve the community through a wide variety of programs and projects designed to … Read more
By: Michelle Bilsky, Paralegal; Michael C. Caborn, Esquire On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking, Matter No. P201200 (NPRM). The rule was open for public comment through April 19, 2023. In its current form, the rule would prohibit the use of essentially all noncompete clauses that employers impose … Read more
In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner will talk about estate planning documents that are important for college-aged children to have in place before heading off to school this fall. She will also discuss the recent jury verdict reached in the Aretha Franklin estate battle and spotlight several more … Read more
In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner, welcomes her litigation partner, Attorney Trippe Cheek, to discuss the most common types of disputes involving estates, trusts, and guardianships, and spotlight some planning considerations to help mitigate the risk of disputes. Since the recording of this episode, Priscilla Presley has reached … Read more
In celebration of National Elder Law Month in May, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes legendary broadcast journalist Martie Salt to discuss a variety of legal issues for seniors, including the importance of planning for incapacity, residency considerations and paying for long-term care costs, with a spotlight on Medicare, Veterans Benefits and Medicaid. Please note that … Read more
By: J. P. “Rusty” Carolan, Esquire and Michael C. Caborn, Esquire Beginning January 1, 2024, the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) will impose significant new reporting requirements on certain companies and require registration with the Federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”) unless the entity falls within limited exceptions. “Beneficial owners” of a reporting company, … Read more
Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes family law attorney, Lori Caldwell Carr, to discuss the various ways estate planning intersects with family law, including the role of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, receiving an inheritance outright or in a trust, and special planning considerations with a second marriage. Tune in now for a new episode of The … Read more