Practice Areas
The firm recognizes that every situation is unique. Some clients require periodic, scheduled conferences and others need to meet only when necessary.
The Law Offices of Sylvia E. Heldreth, P.A., is pleased to represent clients in any of the following matters:
Business Law
Good intentions are not enough. In these days of employment law litigation, regulatory confusion, and potential lawsuits, sound legal advice is as important as the good instincts necessary to successfully and safely manage a workforce.
Ms. Heldreth counsels clients in business related matters, such as the legal formation of the business including deciding whether a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or sole proprietorship is best suited to a client. She helps to prepare employee manuals, update corporate documents and books and operating agreements. Her expertise includes advising about and creating buy/sell agreements and monitoring all aspects involved in the successful sale or purchase of a business and its assets.
Condominium Law
Condominiums are “creatures of statute”. New statutes are implemented every year. These revisions result in new laws and rules that sometimes cause the operating documents governing the community association to become obsolete. An attorney can help the Board and its members interpret and apply the laws in a responsible and proper manner.
Ms. Heldreth counsels Boards and their members in the following matters:
Collecting unpaid assessments and past due fees; filing claims of liens; updating documents and amendments; addressing violations of covenants; forming new condominium associations and transitioning from developer controlled board to unit owner control; writing bylaws, declarations and opinion letters.
Probate Administration
Probate is the legal process of settling the estate of a person who is deceased. The process involves resolving all claims against the estate and distributing the decedent’s property. Estate settlement includes addressing:
Summary administrations; full administrations; ancillary administrations; representation of heirs and personal representatives; and estates by the entirety and joint tenancy title clearance.
Real Estate
The Florida Board of Legal Specialization has certified Sylvia E. Heldreth as a specialist in real estate law. The firm is committed to assuring that all details are considered and issues resolved in each transaction. The firm’s services include all aspects of real estate transactions, such as:
Conducting residential and commercial real estate closings; representing buyers; representation of sellers; advising about FSBO transactions (For Sale By Owner); preparing seller mortgages and notes; advising land developers; addressing easement issues; preparing residential and commercial leases; drafting lease options; preparing secured and unsecured financing documents; creating contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate; advising about deed transfers, property rights, short sales, refinances and deeds in lieu of foreclosure; and creating real estate powers of attorney.
Title Insurance
Ms. Heldreth is an approved agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, allowing the firm to provide comprehensive service in real estate sales and loan transactions. The firm’s title insurance department is reputed for efficient and quality services.
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Estate planning requires the consideration of personal needs and thoughts to assure that a client’s personal needs are reached, despite the obstacles. This planning can range from simple tax analysis and asset protection to individual estate planning including preparing:
Last wills and testaments; living wills; health care surrogates; powers of attorney and trusts.
Service Areas
This firm serves clients in Lee, Charlotte, Collier and several additional counties in Florida. The majority of clients are in Cape Coral and Fort Myers.