McLin Burnsed is proud to announce the election of Christina Campbell to our Board of Directors as an equity member.

It is with a heavy heart and tear-filled eyes that we announce the passing of Fred Morrison.

McLin Burnsed, one of the oldest law firms in North Central Florida, recently announced the election of Sarah Uhrik to our Board of Directors as an equity member. Uhrik, who joined the firm in 2018 is an experienced tax attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, and business planning.

Attorney Loren Vasquez joins the practice’s Civil Litigation team, providing Commercial Litigation, Probate Litigation, Real Property Litigation, and other legal services at its Leesburg office.

After 50 years, we are privileged to continue the tradition of excellence established by our venerated founders, whose footsteps provide unerring guidance with each and every client we represent.

McLin Burnsed is adding to its legal team attorney Daniel J. Kersey, who will be working in litigation alongside the firm’s Managing Partner, Phillip Smith.

McLin Burnsed is proud to announce the election of Phillip S. Smith as the firm’s Managing Partner.

McLin Burnsed is proud to announce the election of Christina Campbell to our Board of Directors as an equity member.

McLin Burnsed, one of the oldest law firms in North Central Florida, recently announced the election of Sarah Uhrik to our Board of Directors as an equity member. Uhrik, who joined the firm in 2018 is an experienced tax attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, and business planning.

McLin Burnsed is excited and honored to be participating in the upcoming Habitat for Humanity Women Build event taking place in Oxford, FL. 

We are so proud of our Christmas Project in 2018 accomplishments.

Christina Campbell, an estate planning lawyer and board member of the Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter Foundation, recently traveled to Honduras to help build a home for a local family. 

Every Christmas, McLin Burnsed, its employees and other supporters donate resources to our annual charity drive, making the holidays happier for local families and charitable organizations. This year, we were able to assist several families, homeless assistance programs and food banks with financial support, Christmas gifts, food, clothing and more.

When a business or customer owes you a substantial sum of money and they can pay but will not, taking legal action is often the only solution to recovery.

Heirs, beneficiaries, and wards of the state may encounter negligent or intentional mismanagement of their rightful assets. Find out which circumstances may warrant litigation.

Did you know that estate planning can include charitable giving to the organizations and causes you care about, and come with tax benefits for you, your heirs and your charities?

Legal documents like a Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney let your doctors and loved ones know exactly what treatments you wish to receive during an emergency, and name someone you trust to implement your orders if you’re unable to.

Will you and your business face the best possible outcome as a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation? Knowing the benefits and risks of each can get your business off to the right start.

Millions of Americans face serious memory loss, which becomes more common as we age. Learn more about cognitive decline and how to remain prepared and protected going forward.

A wide range of reasons can cause businesses to file claims of breach of contract, and these cases can be exceptionally complex.

Mediation is the process of resolving problems with the help of a qualified third party, one who has the training and certification to assist in a meaningful and legally binding way without judicial intervention.

Lawsuits can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive. Whenever feasible, we work with businesses to find the easiest, quickest and least costly way to resolve disputes, often by alternative dispute resolution.

Major changes to the laws governing retirement accounts became effective January 1, 2020. The SECURE [Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement] Act provides a sweeping reform in the way the workforce both contributes to and devises retirement accounts. Here is what you need to know.

If you are considering making cash gifts to your family this article addresses some common questions concerning cash gifting and how gifting could affect you in the future should you need long term care and want to qualify for a state or federal benefit.

A thorough review of your estate plan should happen every 5 years or so, or sooner if there have been significant changes in your life. Such changes might include death, divorce, or a change in finances. If you haven’t taken a look at your documents in a while, now is the time.

As elder law attorneys, we use our legal knowledge to help aging and disabled clients find solutions to problems as they arise, and formulate plans to avoid problems in the future. The work we do focuses on the needs of the client and may or may not always involve a legal solution.

There is a lot of misunderstanding about dementia-related illness and what it means regarding the person’s legal capacity to conduct business, make medical decisions and even create a will. Our article will help you sort it out and we can help to ensure the security or your or a loved one’s future.

An experienced tax attorney has years of experience dealing with the IRS and state and local tax agencies to help reduce tax debt and structure your business or estate so that you can avoid tax problems.

Estate planning is necessary for everyone with any assets they want to leave to any person, persons or agency. Our estate planning checklist will help you begin preparing now so you won’t need to worry about the future, no matter what happens.

There are countless possible reasons to consult with a knowledgeable business attorney. Forward legal planning can save you time, trouble and money. Read our article to learn about some prime circumstances in which having a savvy business attorney can help keep your business strong and out of trouble.

Learn about the things you should discuss with your children while you can, and what you can do to help prepare them for the possibility they may need to one-day step in and manage certain things for you.

There are plenty of advantages to having a real estate lawyer, someone who works for you, close your purchase or sale instead of a title company. Read our full article to find out just a few.

After a full day advising clients about tax law, Sarah Uhrik devotes her evening to teaching Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration at Valencia College. 

Learn how to apply for in-home assistance to alleviate caregiver workload, and what to do when the time comes for the move to assisted-living dementia care or skilled nursing.

The parent has the right to decide if and when they sign a legal document. Learn more.

Many people have questions about the specifics of Elder Law and steps to take to ensure a safe and comfortable future for their loved ones and themselves. Featured here are articles about lesser-known elements of estate and care planning for elders.

Any day is a good day to consider who would make a health care decision for you in the event you do not have the ability to make it yourself. 

The current tax landscape has surprised a vast segment of businesses and individuals, with many surprised and confused by their personal or corporate bill for 2018.