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Estate Planning Probate We counsel clients concerning the disposition of property to their heirs and the passing of control of both business and personal assets. Through the use of wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, family limited partnerships, gifting programs and other planning opportunities, we seek to provide for a smooth passing of wealth between the generations and to optimize favorable tax treatment. We provide estate administration and are available to counsel the personal representative through the probate process. Members of the Kass, Shuler, Solomon, Spector, Foyle & Singer, P.A. Estate Planning Group:
	Philip K Clarke
	Born New York City, New York, December 29, 1956; admitted to Florida Bar, 2002, Maine Bar, 1988, U.S. District Court for District of Maine, 1988, Massachusetts Bar, 1989. Education: Boston College (B.A. History, Magna Cum Laude, 1978); Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1988). Member: The Florida Bar. Mr. Clarke is currently working towards his LL.M degree in International Law & Business at Stetson University Law School. He is on the Dean's list and anticipates completing the degree in December of this year. He has contributed to a number of published articles in legal publications and been involved in a number of reported decisions, including Estate of Hazel Chapman Kidik v. Chapman, 577 A.2d 775 (Me. 1990); Bakala v. Town of Stonington, 647 A.2d 85 (Me. 1994); and Estate of Carl Reed, 681 A.2d 460 (Me. 1996). Mr. Clarke has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Consumer Guide from 2000 to 2003, and has participated in Maine State Bar Association presentations.
	Michael Kass
	Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 20, 1942; admitted to Florida Bar, 1972, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1966); Loyola University (J.D., 1972). Member: The Florida Bar, Commercial Law League of America. AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Kass is the founding partner of the firm. He takes particular interest in using technology and other innovations to improve the firm's processes and business productivity. He is an active and longstanding member of TEC (The Executive Committee), an organization focusing on business best practices in small businesses across all industries.
	Richard S McIver
	Born Lubbock, Texas, September 3, 1955; admitted to Texas Bar, 1980, Florida Bar, 1986; admitted to practice in the following Federal Courts: Northern District of Texas, Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida, and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Education: J.D., Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas; Editor of The Advocate. Winner of an ASCAP award for writing on Copyright Law; Delta Theta Phi. BBA (1977, Cum Laude), Southern Methodist University; Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Member: Florida Bar Association; Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section; Texas Bar Association; Hillsborough County Bar Association; Founding Member of the National Foreclosure Professionals. AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell.
	Ed Pritchard
	Born Haddonfield, New Jersey, November 11, 1958; admitted to Florida Bar, 1987, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, 1988. Education: Allegheny College (B.A., 1981), George Mason University (M.A., 1984), Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1987). Member: Florida and District of Columbia Bar Associations, Hillsborough County Bar Association, American Bar Association and Phi Alpha Delta.
	James M Shuler
	Born Nashville, Tennessee, February 23, 1952; admitted to Florida Bar, 1977, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida and United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Emory University (B. A., 1973); Duke University (J. D., 1977). Phi Beta Kappa Member, Duke Law Journal, 1976-1977. Member: Hillsborough County Bar, American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Shuler is a member of the Business Law, Trial and Appellate Practice sections of the Florida Bar. He has concentrated his practice in the area of business litigation, including the areas of construction law, shareholder and partnership disputes, contract and commercial law, business torts, and intellectual property.
For further information regarding Estate Planning Probate, contact Michael Kass at (813) 229-0900, Ext. 1301.

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