Mary Beth Crawford

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Mary Beth Crawford: Attorney with Cummings & Lockwood LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mary Beth Crawford is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Bonita Springs office . She focuses her practice on estate planning, tax planning and probate and trust administration.

Mary Beth brings a caring and comprehensive approach to estate planning and provides her clients and their families with both the technical and personal guidance they need in developing the proper plan.

Professional Recognition

•Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and & Estates - 2004-present
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2018 - Present
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
•Florida Super Lawyers, 2021-present
•The Women's Foundation of Collier County, 2017 Women of Initiative
•Gulfshore Business, '40 Under 40' Award, 2004
•Distinctive Women, 2011
•2017 Women of Initiative Honoree, Women's Foundation of Collier County
•Naples Illustrated Top Lawyers, 2019-2020
•Florida Legal Elite, 2020

Civic and Philanthropic Activity

•Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Board of Trustees
•Gulfshore Playhouse, Planned Giving Council
•Angels Undercover of Collier County, Inc., Board of Directors
•David Lawrence Center & Foundation, Board of Directors, Past President; Planned Giving Committee, Chairman
•Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, Board of Directors, Past President
•American Red Cross, Planned Giving Committee, Past Chair
•Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida, Membership Committee
•Leadership Bonita, Class of 2004
•Junior League of Fort Myers, Past Member

Articles/Publications

•Probate: Florida, Practical Law Guide, co-author, Thomson Reuters

Articles

•Are You Prepared? The Importance of Planning Your Estate
• Defining Real Success

Books & Guides

•Probate in Florida

News & Press Releases

•Bonita Springs Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
• 35 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Have Been Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2021, 2 Attorneys Received Lawyer of the Year Awards and 8 Attorneys Have Been Identified as the Ones to Watch
• 34 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2020
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America
• 32 Cummings & Lockwood LLC Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers List
• Mary Beth Crawford, Principal in Cummings & Lockwoods Bonita Springs Office, to Be Honored by the Womens Foundation of Collier County
• Mary Beth Crawford Named Principal-in-Charge of Cummings & Lockwoods Bonita Springs, Florida Office

Videos

•Probate & Estate Administration

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Private Clients Group
  • Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Fiduciary and Trustee Services
  • Wealth Protection Planning
  • Philanthropic Giving
  • International Estate and Tax Planning
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Estate Planning for Corporate Executives

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1997; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, Florida
Memberships:

Professional Organizations

•Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
•Collier County Bar Association, Trusts and Estate Section, Member
•Collier County Women's Bar Association, Member
•Junior League of Fort Myers, Past Member

Birth Information:
April 24, 1970
ISLN:
914934699

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/31/24 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/08/20 in Estate Planning

    I have known Mary Beth for over twenty years as a fellow member of The Florida Bar and our local legal community. Her extensive experience, commitment to excellence and professional ethics are truly 5 star. She is also a leader in public service to o... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/13/17 in Estate Planning

    I worked with Mary Beth at another law firm and have collaborated with her on mutual client matters. Mary Beth is highly competent and ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/14/16 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/13/16 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/13/16 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/13/16 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/07/16 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/06/16 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/05/16 in Estate Planning

    Awesome attorney.

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Contact Information:

239-947-8025  Fax

www.cl-law.com/professionals/mary-beth-crawford

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