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 Daniel Saathoff has joined the firm working in the corporate and commercial real estate sections. His corporate practice focuses on helping businesses, including startups and small/medium-sized businesses, with matters ranging from mergers and acquisitions to other general legal matters that arise on a day-to-day basis. His commercial real estate practice includes the negotiation and … Read more
If you are like most Americans, you have worked hard for many years and scrimped and saved to accumulate a certain level of wealth. Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner explains why asset protection planning is an integral part of any estate planning discussion and outlines different techniques that can be considered to protect your nest egg … Read more
Attorney Michael P. Carolan has been named to the Board of Directors of the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. Mike represents commercial lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financial transactions with a focus on real estate. He also represents buyers and sellers in all aspects of the purchase and sale of … Read more
Congratulations to James L. Doyle on being named to the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys’ Council. The Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys’ Council, or CFREAC, is a local real estate council serving Brevard, Sumter, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola counties in Florida. James L. Doyle is an associate attorney for Winderweedle, … Read more
This podcast is designed to educate and empower listeners by offering a detailed discussion of the various legal considerations associated with the planning process for all different types of planning, including estate planning, government benefits planning, special needs planning, retirement benefits planning, asset protection planning, tax planning, charitable giving planning, Veterans benefits planning, and planning … Read more
Congratulations to Heather S. Moraes and Heidi M. Mitchell on being elected and installed to the 2023 CREW Orlando Board of Directors. CREW Orlando is the leading commercial real estate organization in Central Florida, a local chapter of CREW Network, which comprises over 75 affiliate organizations across the globe, representing over 12,000 individual members. CREW … Read more