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Estate Planning Law

7950 nw 53rd street, 337, Miami, FL 33166

Nicole Soto-Ortega is a Miami native born into a Cuban and Puerto Rican family. Nicole obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. There after she obtained her Juris Doctor Degree from St. Thomas University, graduating Cum Laude and in the top 10% of her graduating class. Not only did she maintain her status on the Dean’s List every semester but she also received the CALI Book Award in Guardianship Law. Nicole was a member of the St. Thomas Law Review as the Executive Notes and Comments Editor and was also the President of the Elder Law Society, she also served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Maria M. Korvick, Circuit Court Judge in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade. After law school, Nicole returned to the 11th Judicial Circuit as an Attorney Case Manager to the Honorable Jerald Bagley until the time of his retirement and also to current sitting Judge the Honorable Jorge E. Cueto, Circuit Court Judge in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade. She then pursued a career in civil litigation focusing in the area of insurance defense working as in house Staff Counsel for one of the top insurance companies in the United States. Nicole practices in the areas of Probate, Trusts, Guardianships, Guardian Advocacy, Estate Planning, and Elder Law. During her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and family.

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Estate Planning Law

19751 Mainstreet suite 200, Parker, CO 80138, USA

Jo Stone is a Colorado native, whose grandparents were homesteaders in eastern Colorado. Jo has both her bachelors and masters degrees in English literature as well as her law degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. Jo's practice focuses on estate and business planning, although she also has an extensive background in litigation of all kinds, including commercial, business, and personal matters. Her diverse background and experience allows her to approach all legal matters in a very circumspect and comprehensive manner that is somewhat unique in relation to the narrowly-focused niche firms prevalent today. Jo’s diversity also allows her to develop long lasting relationships with a wide variety of clients who may need different legal assistance through the years. In addition to practicing law, Jo is on the faculty of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Phoenix and has taught at a variety of other colleges and universities throughout her career in the areas of business and arts and sciences. Jo is an active member of the Rotary Club of Parker and has served as the Director of International projects, Director of Club Service, as well as holding various posts in Rotary District 5450. She is an active advocate of Rotary’s program to eradicate Polio worldwide. Outside of the office, Jo and her husband, Jim, enjoy spending lots of time with their large family, as well as writing, music and travel.

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Paul A. Magliocchetti

Paul A. Magliocchetti

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Estate Planning Law

70 Bailey Blvd, Haverhill, MA 01830, USA

Paul has been practicing law for many years and is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Paul attended the College of the Holy Cross and graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy. After college he started his own business as a manufacturer representative specializing in the defense industry and also invested in real estate. Upon obtaining financial independence, Paul attended Suffolk University Law School and earned his law degree in 1994. After graduating Law School, Paul returned to business as an owner of his own manufacturing company. Paul developed and made components for advanced manufacturing systems for high tech manufacturing firms. In 2002, Paul's interests in business law and in real estate led him to begin a law practice. During Paul's first few years as a lawyer, he primarily specialized in Small Business Law, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions, Zoning and Permitting. In 2004 Paul expanded his practice to include estate planning, probate and civil litigation. Paul is a member of the Mass. Bar Association, NH Bar Association, Haverhill Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), MA and NH NAELA Chapters, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, an elected member of the City of Haverhill School Committee, a Director on the Board of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, a Director on the Board of Bethany Homes and a Director on the Finance Council at St. John the Baptist Parish. Paul's practice areas include Real Estate Law, Zoning and Permitting, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Elder Law, Probate Administration, Business and Corporate Law, Probate Litigation, and Civil Litigation. Paul is also fluent in Italian.

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