About Cynthia
Cynthia Rayhorn practices probate and guardianship law in Florida. Her name is well known among local practitioners who handle estates, court-supervised guardianships and related administration work. She works regularly in probate courts and attends to matters that require both legal procedure and careful interaction with families and fiduciaries.
Her career has centered on probate administration and guardianship proceedings. She joined Benkert Law, PLLC, where she handles matters filed in Florida courts and advises on the practical steps required in opening estates, appointing guardians and managing conservatorships. She also maintains a practice that is listed under Probate and Guardianship, reflecting the day-to-day work she performs for clients and the courts.
Rayhorn’s involvement in the professional community is active. She is a current member of the Suncoast Guardianship Association, an organization that convenes lawyers, guardians and service providers who work on behalf of incapacitated adults. That membership keeps her connected to local procedural developments, training opportunities and the peer network that assists on complex or cross-disciplinary matters.
Her cases commonly involve estate administration tasks, contested and uncontested guardianship petitions, accountings and court reports. She regularly prepares pleadings, supports fiduciaries through hearings and helps implement court orders. These tasks require familiarity with Florida statutes, local court rules and the practical steps needed to carry out a guardian’s or personal representative’s obligations.
Clients and court-appointed fiduciaries encounter practical problems as much as legal ones. Rayhorn’s work often bridges those concerns. She counsels families on immediate next steps after a death or loss of capacity. She works with trustees, attorneys, social services and medical professionals to assemble the documentation courts require. Her practice includes drafting and filing required petitions, responding to objections and presenting matters at hearings.
Outside of individual casework, Rayhorn participates in the local guardianship community through meetings and educational programs. Those activities help her stay current on procedural changes and emerging best practices in administering estates and court-supervised guardianships. She practices in Florida and continues to accept probate and guardianship matters through Benkert Law, PLLC, where her work concentrates on estate administration and guardianship practice.
