Sherrille Diane Akin

Sherrille Diane Akin

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at DeLand, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Litigation, Business

600 W. New York Avenue, DeLand, FL

About Sherrille

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Providing estate planning services for individuals including wills, revocable trusts, tax planning trusts, special needs trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and business succession planning.

36 years

50%
Probate 30%

Representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in probate and guardianships in all Ohio courts, fiduciary litigation, and trust administration

36 years

30%
Business 10%

36 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Representing clients, including estate and guardianship fiduciaries and trustees, beneficiaries and prospective wards, in all types of fiduciary litigation matters, including will contests, will and trust construction, fiduciary fraud and malfeasance, recovery of assets, beneficiary complaints, and related matters.

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Akin Law P.A.

600 W. New York Avenue, DeLand, FL, 32720

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Sherrille Diane Akin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
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Posted by Roland | February 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely talented and kind

Went well beyond what i expected. Explained thoroughly how to address my needs. Did so in an exceptional manner. I will certainly recommend her to my family and friends.

Posted by Tom Mondloch | October 17, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Professional Guardian

I have hired Akin Law to assist me in a case involving an alleged incapacitated person and potential court appointed guardianship. Sherri Akin and her team have provided me sound legal advice and support in a very complex set of circumstances. Sherri is very responsive to my requests for legal suppor...t. I appreciate having a legal professional like Sherri Akin and Akin Law on my team.

Posted by Megan | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sherrille Akin AVVO review

I live in the state of Pennsylvania and my father recently passed away. As Executrix and beneficiary of my father's estate I wasn't sure how it would play out from a remote location. I searched for Ohio based lawyers and she was one of the first to pop up. After carefully reading the wonderful revie...ws online, I felt confident she was the one. I was right. She has managed to explain step by step in the greatest detail the process of settling a deceased loved one's property. She is very kind and honest and has provided unbelievable guidance thru the whole process. I would recommend her in a heart beat. Thanks again Sherrille!

Posted by Gloria | March 16, 2012

Sherrille is exceptional!

In my particular case, I'd contacted Sherrille in what I deemed to have been the 11th hour. There were more than a few complications. When I first contacted her, she didn't make any promises other than to do her best. She immersed herself in the case, adroitly using her expert knowledge, and brought ...the case to a successful conclusion. Sherrille is compassionate and she is a great listener. She guided me through this difficult time and at no point did I lose confidence.

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Sherrille Diane Akin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Esposito

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Akin consistently provides accurate and insightful answers for AVVO users. Any client would be lucky to be in such capable hands."

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Maryellen Sullivan

Probate lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Other

"Sherrille's answers are consistently thorough and expert. She also appears to have genuine compassion and an interest in helping others. I find her to be thoughtful and experienced, and would recommend her services."

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Mark Weaver

Wills and living wills lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sherrille is an outstanding lawyer who really understands this complex area of the law. If you are planning your estate, she's the one to call. She will get it right and you'll feel more at ease that you have taken care of your will, trust, or power of attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Akin Law P.A.

2016 - 2016

Of Counsel Attorney, Shuffield Lowman & Wilson, PA

2013 - 2016

Partner, Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor LLC

2011 - 2013

Of Counsel, Isaac, Brant, Ledman & Teetor, LLP

2001 - 2011

Managing Partner, Akin Law Group LLC Attorneys at Law

1999 - 2001

Assistant Vice President- Trust & Estate Planning, National CIty Bank

1995 - 1999

Shareholder, Means, Bichimer, Burkholder & Baker Co. LPA

1992 - 1995

Associate, Means, Bichimer, Burkholder & Baker Co. LPA

1990 - 1992

Assistant Attorney, United States Tax Court

Associations

2012 - 2014

The Florida Bar, Probate and Guardianship Rules Committee

Member

2012 - 2018

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2012 - 2015

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (Ohio Chapter)

Member

2009 - 2014

Christian Women's Job Corp

Board Member

2008 - 2010

Columbus Bar Association

Chair Estate & Gift Tax Committee

2008 - 2009

Franklin County Probate Court- Trust Law Review Commission

Chair

1999 - 2001

Seal of Ohio Girl Scout Council

Former Board Member

Education

1990

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation)

1989

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor w Honors

1986

Stetson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security

Legal Ethics in Dealing with Incapacity; Adult Protective Services

2011

Trusts 101

Drafting the Revocable Trust

2011

Columbus Bar Association, Estate and GIft Tax Committee

Tax Planning Under TRA 2010

2011

Basics of Estate Planning

Opening the Estate

2011

Basic Skills- Estate Planning

WIlls and Trusts

Languages

English

Activity

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