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Symantha Rhodes
Plan Life Law, PLLC
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I am an immigrant helping other immigrants who face difficulties navigating the US legal system to obtain legal status to become residents and citizens quicker, build successful businesses, and leave a legacy for their families. I provide quality services by ensuring my legal advice is comprehensive, and my client support is unmatched. I offer affordable flat fees that are transparent.
Practice Areas
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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Paid consultations are eligible for a discount.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 1038152
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Plan Life Law, PLLC
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- Practicing immigration, business formation, and estate planning law.
- Drafting Lawyer
- Adelson Law Office
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- Immigration and estate planning
- Realtor
- Self-Employed
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- Assist with property sales contract preparation
- Legislative Assistant
- New York State Assembly
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- Draft bills and memos, and aid in the passing of state laws.
Education
- Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
- J.D. (2021) | Law
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Professional Associations
- The Florida Bar  # 1038152
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39 Questions Answered
- Q. Can a US citizen petition a parent who is currently overstaying and has a history of overstays on visitor visas?
- A: Your parent has been accruing unlawful presence since their last authorized stay expired. Generally, if an individual leaves the U.S. after an overstay of 180 days to less than one year, they face a 3-year bar from re-entry. An overstay of one year or more typically triggers a 10-year bar. Multiple overstays can significantly complicate future attempts to enter the U.S. and may even lead to a permanent bar.
However, there's good news: Parents of U.S. citizens who are 21 or older are classified as "immediate relatives" by USCIS. This status provides significant advantages, as immediate relatives are often exempt from bars to adjustment of status that apply to other visa categories, ... Read More
- Q. I'm power of attorney for my sister. How can I legally evict her boyfriend from her house in Florida?
- A: As your sister's full power of attorney, you generally have the authority to manage her property and legal affairs, which includes the ability to initiate an eviction. Ensure the power of attorney document specifically grants you the authority to manage real estate matters and undertake eviction actions on behalf of your sister.
Since there's no written lease agreement and her boyfriend may not be paying rent, he is likely considered a "tenant at will" or an "unwanted guest" in Florida law.
Unlawful Detainer Action is typically the correct procedure in Florida when there is no formal landlord-tenant relationship (i.e., no lease and no rent paid).
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- Q. Can IRS hold my money during an investigation of alleged tax debt?
- A: Yes, the IRS can hold your money, including freezing your bank account, if they believe you owe back taxes, especially during an investigation of alleged tax debt or fraud.
IRS investigation of a potential tax fraud can take a long time to resolve.
To potentially expedite the process, you should:
Respond promptly to all IRS notices.
Cooperate fully with the investigation, providing any requested documentation.
Consider consulting an attorney who can assist you.They can help navigate the complex process, protect your rights, plea your financial hardship and negotiate with the IRS on your behalf
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