Charles D. Wilder

Charles D. Wilder

also known as Chuck Wilder

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 45 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Maitland, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +3 more

159 Lookout Place, Suite 101, Maitland, FL

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Values based planning from simple to complex, including charitable planning and asset protection planning

46 years

40%
Probate 15%

From Summary Administrations to Formal Administrations throughout Florida

46 years

15%
Trusts 15%

Assisting families and corporate trustees in Trust Administration throughout Central Florida

46 years

15%
Business 13%

Formation, maintenance of entities, and succession planning for entities

46 years

13%
Medicaid and Medicare 12%

Medicaid planning, often for our clients' parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents

26 years

12%
Guardianship 5%

Opening and directing Guardianships for incapacitzated minors and adults

46 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1980

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Estate Planning and Legacy Law Center, PLC

159 Lookout Place, Suite 101, Maitland, FL, 32751-4466

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Charles D. Wilder's Reviews

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Posted by Gary Kelley | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Our excellent experience with the Charles Wilder law firm

We have been represented by Chuck since 2010. He has always been informative and instructive. He's very impressive and knowledgeable in our estate dealings. He is very conscious of expenses and striding to always be fair. We would highly recommend his services to everyone interested in tax and estate... planning.

Posted by Larry and Phyllis | May 12, 2010 | Trusts

Client Review of Charles D. Wilder

We visited with two attorneys in an attempt to modify a Special Needs Trust with no success. A friend who had worked with Chuck Wilder recommended him to us. Within a short period of time he was able to modify the Trust as required. Because we were impressed with his knowledge, experience, perso...nal character, and his ability to explain legal issues to lay persons, we decided to have him help us on another legal project - that of redoing our estate planning. Our situation was somewhat complicated but we were very satisfied with the results. In addition to Chuck Wilder's professional abilities, we were even more impressed with his human qualities. He is a very kind and sensitive man.

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Charles D. Wilder's Lawyer Endorsements

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Earl Maxwell

Estate planning lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have employed him and his firm to represent my family on a trust matter. I refer "heavy duty" estate matters to them."

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Melissa Parker

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2016

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2015

Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine

2014

Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine

2014

Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine

2013

Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2012

Central Florida's Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine

2012

Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2011

Top Attorneys in Florida, The Wall Street Journal

2011

Orlando's Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine

2011

Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers

2010

Orlando's Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine

2009

Orlando's Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine

2009

Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers

2008

Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers

2007

Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers

2006

Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers

2005

Top 100 Attorneys, Worth Magazine

2000

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Senior Attorney, Estate Planning and Legacy Law Center, PLC

1981 - 1983

Associate Attorney, Broad & Cassel

Associations

2014 - Present

NAIFA

Bronze Sponser

2007 - Present

ElderCounsel

Charter Member

2007 - Present

Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States

Member

2004 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1994 - Present

Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar

Circuit Representative

1980 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

Education

1981

University of Florida

Master of Laws

1980

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Juris Doctor

1970

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Financial Planning Association 26th Annual Symposium

Capital gains is the New Estate Tax

2015

Financial Planning Association 25th Annual Symposium

Estate Planning

2010

Central Florida Society of Financial Service Professionals

Estate Tax Law Update & 10 Gruesome Estate Planning Mistakes

2009

Florida Hospital Orange City

Asset Protection

2009

Florida Hospital Orange City

Exit Strategies

2009

Florida Hospital Orange City

Income Tax Planning

2009

Florida Hospital Deland

Asset Protection

2009

Florida Hospital Deland

Exit Strategies and Business Continuation Plans

2009

Central Florida Society of Financial Service Professionals

15 Practical Applications for Life Insurance

2008

Central Florida Society of Financial Service Professionals

Advanced Planning with IRAs

Publications

2004

Love Money Control Reinventing Estate Planning

1998

Florida Bar CLE Trust Accounting, Post Mortem Administration of Revocable Intervivos Trusts

Languages

English

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