Patricia W Bradford
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Patricia W. Bradford, Esq. is a dedicated mother of three, founding partner of Bradford and Bradford, P.A., and owner/managing attorney of Estate Law 2 Go, P.A., a solo practice with offices in Tampa and Lithia, Florida. Her firms are known for delivering practical, compassionate counsel in estate planning, probate, and guardianship law.
Patricia began her career in education, teaching Language Arts for nine years at Miami Senior High School before earning her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. A magna cum laude graduate of Spelman College with a B.A. in English and a minor in Economics, she went on to serve as a law clerk in the 10th Judicial Circuit Family Division, and as Assistant Attorney General practicing in Eminent Domain before opening her private practice.
Her civic involvement includes serving as past president and vice president of BNI Roaring Revenue, board member of Heart of Florida Legal Aid, and treasurer of the Florida Sunburst Chapter of ABWA. She currently serves on the board of the Valrico Fishhawk Chamber of Commerce and the executive board of the Tampa Bay Area Chapter of National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, where she is also a lifetime member.
An active member of the Florida Bar, Patricia contributes to both the Elder Law Section and the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section. She is also affiliated with the Florida State Guardianship Association.
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 115096
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- Florida State University College of Law
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- Florida State Bar # 115096
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- Q. Can creditors put a lien on my inherited house due to a past judgment, and should it be placed in a trust?
- A: Your question touches consumer law, probate law, estate planning, and trust law. First question, whether the creditor can place a lien against the title to the house. The answer depends on several factors including how the howm was titled before your father passed away, who owns the home now, and whether the home is protected a homestead. LIkewise, the second answer depends on how the first question is answered. The information you provided does not lend itself to a straight forward answer in this forum. It may be worth your time to discuss your situation in more detail with an attorney who specializes in trusts and estates.
