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E. Timothy McCullough
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4926 Indian Deer Rd Windermere, FL 34786» view map
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1. Tim McCullough Windermere, FL
  Attorney at Law - FL, 2007
  University of Pittsburgh J.D. 1981
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Denise Rayna Tessier

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Estate, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Probate, Medicare & Medicaid

Denise Tessier has been a lawyer for over 25 years, admitted in Massachusetts and Connecticut. For many years, Denise served diligently as in-house co... (more)

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863-220-7927

1375 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Mark Fore

Corporate, Trusts, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Estate Planning

Status: In Good Standing

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One Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801

Ronald L Clark

Real Estate Other, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

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500 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801

Michael Edward Workman

Real Estate Other, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business

Status: In Good Standing

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500 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801

William Thomas Link

Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Criminal, Insurance

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

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53 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801

Andrew M. Reed

Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

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53 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801

Robert Joseph Stanz

Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Planning, Corporate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 25 Years

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223 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Stephen Herrick Artman

Other, Federal Trial Practice, Estate Planning, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 35 Years

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925 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

Louise Wilkinson Spivey

Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Life & Health, Business

Status: In Good Standing

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Lakeland, FL 33802

Gregory Alan Sanoba

Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 32 Years

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422 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

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LEGAL TERMS

SECONDARY MEANING

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In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use and exposure in the marketplace. For example, though first names are not generally considered inherently distinctive, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has become so well known that it is now entitled to maximum trademark protection.

SUMMARY PROBATE

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are ... (more...)

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are complicated, but a few examples include estates worth up to $100,000 in California; New York estates where property, excluding real estate and amounts that must be set aside for surviving family members, is worth $20,000 or less; and Texas estates where the value of property doesn't exceed what is needed to pay a family allowance and certain creditors.

AUGMENTED ESTATE

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used on... (more...)

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used only in some states. Its value is calculated only if a surviving spouse declines whatever he or she was left by will and instead claims a share of the deceased spouse's estate. (This is called taking against the will.) The amount of this 'statutory share' or 'elective share' depends on state law.

QTIP TRUST

A type of trust for wealthy married couples that allows a surviving spouse to postpone estate taxes. A QTIP trust allows the surviving spouse to make use of the... (more...)

A type of trust for wealthy married couples that allows a surviving spouse to postpone estate taxes. A QTIP trust allows the surviving spouse to make use of the trust property tax-free. Taxes are deferred until the surviving spouse dies and the trust property is received by the final trust beneficiaries, who were named by the first spouse to die.

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income fro... (more...)

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income from the trust. Because the children (the middle generation) never legally own the property, it isn't subject to estate tax at their death. See generation-skipping transfer tax.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

RESIDUARY ESTATE

The property that remains in a deceased person's estate after all specific gifts are made, and all debts, taxes, administrative fees, probate costs, and court c... (more...)

The property that remains in a deceased person's estate after all specific gifts are made, and all debts, taxes, administrative fees, probate costs, and court costs are paid. The residuary estate also includes any gifts under a will that fail or lapse. For example, Connie's will leaves her house and all its furnishings to Andrew, her VW bug to her friend Carl, and the remainder of her property (the residuary estate) to her sister Sara. She doesn't name any alternate beneficiaries. Carl dies before Connie. The VW bug becomes part of the residuary estate and passes to Sara, along with all of Connie's property other than the house and furnishings. Also called the residual estate or residue.

WILL

A document in which you specify what is to be done with your property when you die and name your executor. You can also use your will to name a guardian for you... (more...)

A document in which you specify what is to be done with your property when you die and name your executor. You can also use your will to name a guardian for your young children.

CERTIFICATION OF TRUST

See abstract of trust.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Brundage v. Bank of America

... disputed transfers from the trust. Dorothy Gutsgell and her husband, who had no children of their own, executed a series of estate planning documents, using the law firm of Ruden McClosky for their planning. In 1992 Dorothy, as ...

Yang Enterprises, Inc. v. Georgalis

... Petitioners filed suit against Respondent for trade secret theft, tortious interference with a business relationship, and trade libel. In 1999, Petitioners retained Anthony Palma, an attorney in Broad and Cassel's Orlando office, for estate planning services. ...

Wheeler v. Powers

... In 2000, Dorothy L. Powers and her husband, Albert Powers, retained Kenneth B. Wheeler, an estates and trust attorney, to prepare estate planning documents. ... [1]. On December 20, 2004, Dorothy created several new estate planning documents through a different attorney. ...

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Ronald L Clark

Michael Edward Workman

William Thomas Link

Andrew M. Reed

Robert Joseph Stanz

Stephen Herrick Artman

Louise Wilkinson Spivey

Gregory Alan Sanoba

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SUMMARY PROBATE

AUGMENTED ESTATE

QTIP TRUST

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

DOWER AND CURTESY

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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Brundage v. Bank of America

Yang Enterprises, Inc. v. Georgalis

Wheeler v. Powers

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