ESTATE PLANNING | TRUSTS
PROBATE & TRUST ADMINISTRATION
ORLANDO, FL | 407-636-5620
ESTATE PLANNING
ESTATE & TRUST ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS PLANNING
TAX PLANNING
WINTER PARK, FL | 407-636-5620
ABOUT US
GET TO KNOW WINSHIP LAW, P.A.
ESTATES PLANNING, TRUSTS, AND PROBATE
Winship Law, P.A. is a boutique law practice located in Orlando, Florida, offering services in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Estate and Trust Administration. We help individuals and families across Central Florida and beyond plan for life changes, administer their loved ones’ trusts and estates, and collaborate with our clients’ financial advisors, accountants, and other legal team members. We invest time in getting to know our clients and pride ourselves on creating customized plans that meet our clients’ unique needs. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call our office or submit an e-mail inquiry using the form below. We look forward to meeting you!
TEAM MEMBERS
MEET THE TEAM
Ashley C. Winship, Attorney-at-Law/President
Ashley C. Winship, LL.M., has practiced in Estates and Tax law since 2004, and is the President of Winship Law, P.A. which she established in 2014. She is a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rated attorney who exclusively practices Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Succession Planning, and Transfer Tax Planning.
Ashley is passionate about planning, which makes her clients’ lives inherently easier with her processes. Through her extensive knowledge, she helps families with smooth transfers of assets to future generations.
She also helps with anticipating and planning for major life events such as marriages, divorces, births, incapacities, and end-of-life decisions. These major life events and occurrences are instances that call for a plan, and Ashley is here to help. With upwards of 22 years of experience, she advises clients about strategies for transferring assets while minimizing taxes and creditor exposure. Throughout the process, Ashley focuses on reducing worry for her clients and providing security for their loved ones.
When working with Ashley, it’s about more than generating a well drafted will and trust; it’s about educating her clients, designing and implementing customized plans, and guiding her clients each step of the way.
Ashley’s education began at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, where she studied Communications and Advertising Design. After working as a graphic artist and copywriter at a boutique advertising agency, she attended Stetson University in St. Petersburg where she earned both her MBA and her law degree.
While at Stetson, she served as an intern to Federal Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson and an Articles Editor of the Stetson Law Review. Subsequently, she earned a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida College of Law, where she was a Graduate Tax Scholar and served as an Editor of the Florida Tax Review.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys working on creative projects, collecting vinyl, cycling, and spending time outdoors. She is also a Yoga Medicine® certified 200-hour yoga instructor. Ashley is an active member and past president of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. In addition to these activities, Ashley has served as Chair of a Grievance Committee for the Florida Bar, held memberships in the Orange County Bar and Geroge C. Young American Inn of Court, and has been a mentor to college students, law students, and young lawyers. Ashley and her husband are past members of the Orlando Museum of Art’s Acquisition Trust, where she served as a member of the Board and the group’s Secretary for five years.
Amber Ramsey, Legal Assistant
Amber A. Ramsey, M.A., has been a valued member of the Winship Law, P.A. team since 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Art’s in Political Science Pre-Law from the University of Central Florida, complemented by two minors in Terrorism Studies and Intelligence and National Security. She then obtained her Master of Arts in Political Science from UCF’s School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs. Amber is currently continuing her education through Boston University’s Criminal Justice Master’s Program. In addition to her primary role at Winship Law, P.A., Amber has led the office intern team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
During her undergraduate years, Amber served as a peer mentor in the Achieve Program for first-time-in-college freshmen students and interned for the UCF Knights’ Athletics Program. Since being prestigiously selected as a candidate for the American Legion’s Florida Girls State in 2016, she has remained an active volunteer for the American Legion—a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and orphaned children. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Amber enjoys kayaking, fishing, visiting Universal Studios, and raising her fur babies.
Contact Us
WHAT WE DO
LEGAL SERVICES
ESTATE PLANNING
A major life event (marriage, divorce, birth, incapacity, and loss of a loved one) can often trigger the need to create or update your Estate Plan. Whether your concerns are probate avoidance, creditor protection for you and your survivors, or tax-efficient wealth transfer, Ashley can advise you. Together, Ashley will help you find ways to maximize wealth, minimize taxes, reduce worry, and provide security for your family. Most plans can be completed on a flat-fee basis. Contact us today for a consultation.LEGAL SERVICES
Last Wills and Testament
Revocable Living Trusts
Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Surrogates, and Living Wills
Premarital Agreements
Irrevocable Trusts
Family Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
PROBATE ESTATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION
Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when there are important legal matters to address. Because no two estates are alike, it is important to work with an experienced attorney who can navigate the path for you. With over 22 years of experience in Trust and Estate Administration, Ashley can assist you with settling estates of any size (including small estates and taxable estates) on either a flat fee or hourly basis. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to review and discuss your loved one’s estate with Ashley.
LEGAL SERVICES
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Clearing Title to Real Estate
Ancillary Administration (Non-Florida Residents)
Petitions to Determine Homestead
BUSINESS PLANNING
Throughout the business life cycle, seeking legal advice in advance of making major business decisions is important. Considering your estate plan in tandem with planning for your business can save you and your estate from higher legal fees, taxes, and expenses that often result from addressing problems after they arise. From startups, to operating businesses, to businesses that are for sale, we can help you identify issues and collaborate with your corporate counsel to shape your legal documents and keep your business on track. Schedule an appointment with Ashley to review your corporate book, discuss creating or updating your buy-sell agreement, or consider the transfer of ownership to family members, employees, and third parties.
LEGAL SERVICES
Articles of Incorporation & Corporate Books
Collaborating with Your Corporate Counsel
Consulting on Operating Agreements & Shareholder Agreements
Succession Planning
TAX PLANNING
Estate Tax, Gift Tax, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax are often significant factors in Estate Planning and Business Planning and require that your attorney understand and explain highly technical tax matters. Be selective when choosing your legal counsel. Choose an attorney who can work directly with you, your accountant, and financial and other advisors to find tax-efficient solutions to your estate and business. Contact us today for a consultation with Ashley regarding your tax planning needs.LEGAL SERVICES
Estate Tax Returns (IRS Forms 706)
Gift Tax Returns (IRS Forms 709)
Applications for Tax Exemption (IRS Forms 1023 and 1024)
Election to be a S Corporation (IRS Forms 2553)
Applications for Tax ID (IRS Forms SS-4)
ESTATE PLANNING
A major life event (marriage, divorce, birth, incapacity, and loss of a loved one) can often trigger the need to create or update your Estate Plan. Whether your concerns are probate avoidance, creditor protection for you and your survivors, or tax-efficient wealth transfer, Ashley can advise you. Together, Ashley will help you find ways to maximize wealth, minimize taxes, reduce worry, and provide security for your family. Most plans can be completed on a flat-fee basis. Contact us today for a consultation.LEGAL SERVICES
Last Wills and Testament
Revocable Living Trusts
Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Surrogates, and Living Wills
Premarital Agreements
Irrevocable Trusts
Family Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
ESTATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION
Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when there are important legal matters to address. Because no two estates are alike, it is important to work with an experienced attorney who can navigate the path for you. With 15 years of experience in Trust and Estate Administration, Ashley can assist you with settling estates of any size (including small estates and taxable estates) on either a flat fee or hourly basis. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to review and discuss your loved one’s estate with Ashley.LEGAL SERVICES
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Clearing Title to Real Estate
Ancillary Administration (Non-Florida Residents)
Petitions to Determine Homestead
BUSINESS PLANNING
Throughout the business life cycle, seeking legal advice in advance of making major business decisions is important. Planning ahead can save you from higher legal fees, taxes, and expenses that often result from addressing problems after they arise. From startups, to operating businesses, to businesses that are for sale, we can help you identify issues and prepare legal documents to keep your business on track. Schedule and appointment with Ashley to review your corporate book, discuss drafting or updating your buy-sell agreement, or consider the transfer of ownership to family members, employees, and third parties.LEGAL SERVICES
Articles of Incorporation & Corporate Books
Stock Sales and Purchase
Operating Agreements & Shareholder Agreements
Succession Planning
TAX PLANNING
Estate Tax, Gift Tax, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax are often significant factors in Estate Planning and Business Planning and require that your attorney understand and explain highly technical tax matters. Be selective when choosing your legal counsel. Choose an attorney who can work directly with you, your accountant, and financial and other advisors to find tax-efficient solutions to your estate and business. Contact us today for a consultation with Ashley regarding your tax planning needs.LEGAL SERVICES
Estate Tax Returns (IRS Forms 706)
Gift Tax Returns (IRS Forms 709)
Applications for Tax Exemption (IRS Forms 1023 and 1024)
Election to be a S Corporation (IRS Forms 2553)
Applications for Tax ID (IRS Forms SS-4)
Professional Associations