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Vanessa J. Skinner was recently named to the Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law list. Florida Trend editors selected her based on stringent criteria, including her demonstrated leadership in professional organizations and civic andcommunity service initiatives, her mentorship of other attorneys, her professionalism and values in the workplace, and her experience of more than 17 years practicing ...

In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Laura Oleck Carras, a retired trust officer from Bank of America with nearly 30 years of trust administration experience, to talk about the role of the Corporate Trustee. They discuss when a Corporate Trustee is considered, the advantages and disadvantages of using a ...

Winderweedle was recently named a 2025 Best Law Firm as ranked by The Best Lawyers in America©. Rooted in Central Florida since 1931, Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A. has always been dedicated to providing legal service to individuals and businesses critical to the area's growth and its quality of life.

In celebration of National Plan a Funeral Day, which takes place each year on October 30th, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the various options available to help you plan for your funeral. Advance planning can give you peace of mind by educating your loved ones about your final wishes and relieving them of the burden of making ...