Thomas R. Olsen

Thomas R. Olsen

also known as Attorney Tom Olsen

4.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 44 years

Probate Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Real Estate ... +2 more

2518 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 45%

I handle probates throughout the State of Florida including Summary Administrations and Full Administrations. Summary Administrations can often be completed within two weeks. In Full Administrations, we break down this complex process into smaller, manageable steps for the client from creditor claims to tax returns.

46 years | 500 cases

45%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

For Will clients, I typically do four documents: Will, Living Will (where you ask that you not be kept alive by artificial means), Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Affairs and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. The main questions I will ask are: Who will inherit your wealth when you pass away? Who will be in charge of your finances upon your death or incompetency? Who will make health care decisions for you if you become incompetent?

46 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Real Estate 15%

I handle all areas of residential real estate from the initial Contract For Sale and Purchase through the actual closing where documents and monies change hands. Closings occur through my title company, Edgewater Title. Buyers and Sellers often retain me to review their closing documents for closing outside my office. I also handle leases, landlord/tenant, quiet title actions and mortgage foreclosures.

46 years | 4,500 cases

15%
Estate Planning 10%

I assist clients in determining what estate planning tools might serve them best including wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, enhanced life estate deeds and advice on when to own bank accounts jointly or “ITF” or “POD”.

46 years | 250 cases

10%
Trusts 10%

I prepare Revocable Living Trusts for single people and married couples who want to avoid probate and guardianships. My trust package includes the Trust, Pour Over Will, Powers of Attorney, Living Will, Memorandum of Trust, Funding Letters and a Checklist of things to be done when a person with a trust passes away. All of the trust documents are placed in a notebook and are nicely organized.

36 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004

Licensed in Alabama for 36 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

Location

Olsen Law Group PA

2518 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL, 32804

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Thomas R. Olsen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by George | December 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

The Olsen Law Groups is a professional and competent practice

The Olsen Law Group were recommended to us by several close friends. We set a meeting with Tom and planned to discuss updating our wills and establishing a trust for our family. We were planning to complete this activity before the end of the year and were told that would be possible. Tom met with ...us and was courteous and professional. Explained all the options available and how he recommended we proceed with cost and completion details. He took copious notes and had a draft available in a couple of weeks that he sent to us for review and edit. The edits were minor and discussed over the phone with a paralegal. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions over the phone without having to call back after researching a question. We scheduled for the next available time with Tom and finalized all the details, signed the documents and were all set. His office handled the necessary filings and we received a complete binder with all documents and a digital copy on a thumb drive. The process was expedient, professional and cost affordable for the items we requested.Were able to complete everything well before the end of the year. We highly recommend The Olsen Law Group for any legal matters you may have. All correspondences were genuine and efficient. Tom is very personal and attentive to what you are asking and his guidance on every matter was consistent and thoughtful. His reputation in the industry is well established and earned.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Poor Manners, Biased.

I will never use Mr. Olsen again nor would I recommend him to others. We hired him for a real estate transaction. There were complications that put my business at risk which needed to be discussed at closing. He was completely partial towards the other party even though I paid the bill. He began spea...king with the other party and advising them on how they could sue us before we even got to the table, and we weren't late! I overhead him doing this as I walked in the door and his back was turned to me.

Posted by artrestore9 | September 30, 2014 | Elder Law

Thomas R. Olsen, Esq

Mr. Tom Olsen, Esq, has taken care of the Legal needs of our Family for several years. He takes care of my Elderly Mother's Legal concerns, my Brother entrusted him as his Estate/ Wills Attorney. If you know my brother, he researches the background of every professional he chooses for his life needs.... This includes his Physicans, as well. With that said, my brother only seeks out the best in their Field. Tom Olsen, took very good care of my brother's Estate and Will specifically meeting his requests. It was a difficult time for us, when we needed Mr. Olsen to "take care of the remains" of my brother's wishes. He is warm, kindhearted, and was very comforting, along with his wonderful Staff. Tom Olsen is indeed well respected, in his Field of Law. He has an array of Specialities, which Mr. Olsen is quite capable. He is affable, hard working, and will seek out only the best for your benefit. We have solicited Tom Olsen, on several occasions this past year with my Sister, as well. If you need an attorney, for any reason, please call upon Tom Olsen. He is well known, has been practicing Law for well over 40 years, and is well versed in many Fields of Law. He will answer his telephone, even if his assistants are available. Tom Olsen has a remarkable Staff, in which he has hand picked for their strengths in his Law Office. He is a wonderful attorney, who truly cares about his clients. He is available at all times, and if in conference, will return your call the moment he is available. He spends much time reviewing each Case for accuracy, as does his Staff of Employees. They are all well educated, and so very kind to you, especially while you ask the many questions necessary, to take care of your Legal needs. This is indeed a 5 Star Firm. We have called upon the Services of the Olsen Law Firm, most recently, with a favorable outcome. Tom Olsen is a respectable, Ethical attorney, and those that know him, will quite agree. If you should ever find yourself, in need of Legal Counsel, please call Tom Olsen to represent you. He will work very hard for you, in every way to gain your trust, and satisfaction. We feel he is our Life Long attorney, as he is not only caring, he knows the Law. He enjoys practicing the Law. Listen to his show on the Radio, he has a call-in Legal Line, so to speak, to answer questions for those who may need Legal guidance. We thank you Tom, and your Paralegal Mary, for a great job with my brother's Estate. You are the Best!

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2011 | Residential

Satisfied Client

Attorney Olsen represented me in the purchaseof a condo. He thoroughly reviewed all documents and provided comments and questions on a timely basis. He caught errors on the closing statement that were corrected at the closing table. He also prepared my will and related documents. During the proces...s he carefully explained the purpose of each document in layman's terms, asked many questions, listened carefully to my answers, and prepared documents accurately reflecting my wishes.

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Thomas R. Olsen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Irene Pons

Real estate lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Siwica

Real estate lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A consummate professional."

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James Kelaher

Real estate lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Olsen is an excellent lawyer and a well respected member of the Orlando legal community. I endorse Mr. Olsen wholeheartedly!"

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Eric Bolves

Unknown lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Thomas for many years. He is Orlando's leader in providing legal information to the public."

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Randolph Rush

Real estate lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly send people to Tom when our firm has a conflict or cannot handle the matter. I highly recommend Tom."

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Eric Bolves

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2004

updated on 05/24/2011

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Thomas’s comment:

“With 30 years of practice and thousands of clients, I am very sorry to have this Admonishment for Minor Misconduct as part of my Bar record. I wrote a letter of apology to the person who filed the complaint (who was not my client) acknowledging my mistake.”

Honors

2009

Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International

Work Experience

1996 - Present

President, Edgewater Title Company

1981 - Present

President, Olsen Law Group

Associations

2000 - Present

Rotary Club of Orlando

1988 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Probate Estate

Business was sold and all beneficiaries reached a settlement agreement

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Education

1981

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

AM 580 WDBO

Host of '11 Lawyers Radio Show'

N/A

AM 580 WDBO

Host of 'Olsen on Law' Radio Show'

Publications

2011

College Park Paper My One and Only Jury Trial

Languages

English

Bulgarian

Activity

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