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Power of Attorney
Elder Law

Taking Charge: The Importance of a Power of Attorney for Aging Parents

Imagine the scenario: your aging parent, who has been living independently and handling their affairs, suddenly experiences a minor stroke, leaving them unable to manage their financial and legal matters. As you step in to help, you realize that obtaining crucial information and gaining legal ...
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Video discussing revocable versus irrevocable trusts
Estate Planning

Revocable Vs. Irrevocable Trusts

In this video, Cindy discusses the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: What If I Die with Assets Outside the U.S.? Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late Ready to make sure everything’s in order for your loved ones in ...
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Elder Law

Title Lock Companies – Pros and Cons

If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably heard of title lock companies. These companies offer services that claim to protect your home from fraudsters who may attempt to steal your property by illegally transferring its title. While the idea of having protection against title fraud can ...
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Elder Law

My Dad’s Bank Won’t Accept my Durable Power of Attorney

I don’t know what’s changed – other than banks hiring poorly trained employees during and post-COVID – but I’ve been getting more and more calls about this in the past several months. And, I’m honestly at a loss when people call me – I personally ...
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Funding your trust
Estate Planning

Funding, Funding, Funding

In this video, Cindy discusses the importance of funding your trust if you want to avoid probate. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: The Importance of Obtaining Date of Death Values When There’s No One You Trust to Serve Ready to make sure everything’s in ...
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FL Real estate and death of a co-owner
Elder Law

Florida Real Estate and the Death of a Spouse

In this video, Cindy discusses the importance of recording certain documents in the county public records after the death of a co-owner or co-trustee. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Second Marriage? Appoint a Professional Successor Trustee What Happens to My Cars at Death? Ready ...
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Elder Law

FTC Warns About Timeshare Exit Companies

We get a lot of calls from clients wondering how to get out of a timeshare contract. There are a lot of companies out there that claim they can help. But some are pure scams. Read this article from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with ...
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Dementia and DPOAs
Elder Law

Dementia and Durable Powers of Attorney

In this article, Cindy discusses the importance of contacting an estate planning attorney for an updated Durable Power of Attorney BEFORE dementia has progressed too far. Other articles/videos you may find interesting: Banking Roadblocks with Trusts Guns and Dementia: A Difficult Topic Ready to make ...
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Estate Planning

The ATF Changes the Rules for Pistol Stabilizing Braces. Again.

Updated January 24, 2023 Trying to figure out where the laws and rules stand with the ATF is like playing whack-a-mole. Just when you think you’re complying with that fiefdom’s arbitrary proclamations, it changes its collective mind and now your legally purchased firearms are essentially ...
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Elder Law

Help! My Bank Says I Need a Tax ID Number for My Trust!

I get calls like this far too frequently. After you sit down with your estate planning attorney and create a revocable living trust, you have to take steps to “fund” your trust – in other words, to re-title all of your non-qualified assets so they’re ...
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Selling firearms in Florida
Retirement Trusts
Retirement Trusts
Pet Trusts
Pet Trusts

You wonder whether your granddaughter will think of you fondly when you’re not around anymore.

You want to make sure someone will love and care for your dog, horse, or parrot when you can’t.

Your spouse doesn’t share your love for guns, and you fear your collection could be sold for almost nothing – or even destroyed – instead of being passed on to your children or others who share your passion.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

I’ve been working with Cindy and her firm since 2019 (after being recommended by my attorney in Alaska) and have found her and her staff to be personable and professional. I have recommended her to several friends who need estate planning assistance more than they could possibly imagine.

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You and your husband were a delight to work with. Easy, quick and pleasant. Will certainly call you for our future needs. Best wishes.

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We Thank You Tim and Cindy for all your expert advice and professionalism! We will definitely refer your legal team to any of our friends and family. Thanks again!

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Cindy, Just wanted to do a follow-up – I picked-up my first can last night from the dealer! It took about 6 months, but everything went smooth with the [Gun] Trust you did for me. Thanks again!

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Cindy, thank you for your prompt attention and completion of my gun trust. I only wish I had come to you sooner and would have saved $189 for a standard trust package from another law firm in Tampa, which was utterly confusing. Thanks much and will be seeing you in the future for my legal needs.

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I am very happy with all the services that Cindy rendered. I couldn’t have asked for any better help than what she gave to me in setting up Medicare and Medicaid for my cousin, Ron. Cindy is very friendly & prompt with her help. I would highly recommend her to everyone. Thank you Cindy.

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Cindy has done a professional service with my time and trustworthy explanation of her programs. Any questions were responded clear and concise. Thanks for fast and efficient service.

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Cynthia and Tim were absolutely terrific in guiding us through our Trust creation process, They responded quickly and comprehensively to all our questions. Very professional! Highly recommend!

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Cindy is a customer-oriented professional who makes the law understandable. It was a real pleasure to work with her and her staff.

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Tim and Cynthia provided us very professional guidance for our legal documents. Easy to communicate and answered the many questions we had. Thank you for all of your help.

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Cindy is easy to talk to, she listens to me, answers all my questions, and is very smart. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an estate planning attorney.

Joan

Attorney Cynthia M. Clark and her staff provided excellent service in creating and preparing news will and associated documents for my wife and myself.

They carefully guided us through the process, clarified questions, and made us extremely comfortable with the process. We highly recommend them.

Fred

Cindy and her staff helped my husband and I with our wills…. making sure our affairs were in order, and giving us peace of mind, after our Ohio lawyer failed to complete the process and left us wIth no wills during the Covid virus.

Deb

Attorney Clark is exceptional! She has a financial background as well as legal which is a necessary combination when Estate planning. She is honest and truly cares about her clients. I’m grateful to have found her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

Elizabeth

Cindy is a customer-oriented professional who makes the law understandable. It was a real pleasure to work with her and her staff.

Chris

Manasota Elder [Law] just executed a trust for me. I’m very pleased by their professionalism and will next ask them to update my will. I highly recommend Cynthia and Tim Clark for your legal needs.

Julie

She is the best of the best! Not only highly intelligent but caring. That’s hard to find these days. She helped my 93 yr old family friend through everything and was so smart and kind. I give her 5 stars!

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