Brian Charles Perlin

Brian Charles Perlin

also known as Brian C. Perlin, Chuck Perlin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 43 years

Probate Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare

201 Alhambra Circle, Ste 503, Coral Gables, FL

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 32%

Before I draft documents, I need to discover what is important to the client and his or her family. All clients are unique. Many times clients are not aware of the important issues until the interview process is completed. All documents are prepared with the goals of probate minimization, tax avoidance, and asset protection. All documents are prepared on a timely basis. I charge flat fees for document preparation. I have prepared estate planning documents for over 4,500 families since 1982

44 years | 4,500 cases

32%
Probate 32%

When an individual passes away, his or her estate may have to go through probate. Probate is a court supervised procedure in which the will is deemed valid, creditors are paid, and the assets distributed to the beneficiaries. Probate can be very time consuming and can be stressful for the family. I do everything possible to expedite the process and to make it as easy as possible for my clients. I have administered over 500 estates since 1982. I administer estates throughout the State of Florida.

44 years | 525 cases

32%
Elder Law 31%

Elder law is basically estate planning for the elderly with particular emphasis on Medicaid and VA planning. I assist my clients in structuring their affairs so as to qualify and preserve government benefits.

44 years | 200 cases

31%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian Charles Perlin

201 Alhambra Circle, Ste 503, Coral Gables, FL, 331345105

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Brian Charles Perlin's Reviews

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30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas Perkins & Bonnie Perkins | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Wonderful lawyer One of the good guys

My wife and I or real estate investors and had initially set up our estate plans several years ago and over the years our Financial circumstances changed. In my research of financial planner in the Coral Gables area , Mr. Perlins accreditations and years of experience stood out. In my further speaki...ng with friends and neighbors regarding Mr. Perlin everyone Who knew Mr. Perlin had wonderful comments. I contacted Mr. Pearlman to revamp and update my estate plan and found him to be extremely reasonable,personable,professional, kind and sincerely interested in protecting and securing our assets to some day be passed on to our Family. After realizing that Mr. Pearland possess a wealth of knowledge I have contacted them regarding other business matters and he is always available and very giving with his knowledge in time. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mr. Perlin and I would highly recommend him and his services to to everyone who is in need of a professional financial planner or any of the other services Mr. Perlin offers.

Posted by Michael | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

VERY PLEASED!

Several years ago, my wife and I moved to Florida. We needed to update our estate plan and make sure it conformed to the laws of The State of Florida. We also needed powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, and living wills. We contacted Mr. Perlin's office and were promptly given an ap...pointment. At the appointment, Mr. Perlin was very knowledgable answering our questions in simple straight forward language. He gave us great advice which helped us decide on an estate plan. After we made our decision, Mr. Perlin promptly prepared the appropriate documents. At a second appointment, he fully explained them to us and patiently answered all of our questions before we signed them. Since we are relatively new to this area of the country, I found Mr. Perlin by searching the Florida State Bar Association Website looking for lawyers in or around Miami certified in Estate Planning and Elder Law, and we are glad that we found him.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

A Most Stellar Attorney...

Mr. Perlin excels at his craft, estate planning & probate services. As the consummate law professional, he advised our family on how to best proceed with estate planning based on our individual circumstances . In addition, with respect to the probate process, Mr. Perlin provided a thorough explanat...ion & handled the entire matter for us. Without any reservation, I highly recommend him & his helpful staff.

Posted by Paul | August 21, 2013 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning excellence

My wife and I found Mr. Perlin to be knowledgeable, resourceful, and helpful. He was courteous and listened carefully to our wishes before offering advice. We would recommend him, with no reservations, for estate planning work.

Posted by Dan | October 26, 2011 | Estate Planning

Excellent service tailoring a Post Nup, Will, Trust, & related instruments

Brian Perlin was recommended to me by my CPA of 40 years when I came into some money and needed to make changes. After quick, clear, responsive conversation by phone, I felt comfortable enough to hire him from out of town, because I would not return to Miami for several more weeks. He commenced to pr...oduce the package of documents tailored to my needs at once. They were finished and waiting when I got home. His rates - flat for part and hourly for another part - were reasonable and in the end, I felt were terrific value for money. I look forward to working with Brian for a long time, and have thanked my CPA for the referral.

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Brian Charles Perlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kellen Bryant

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure to build a relationship with Brian since 2010. He is my go-to guy in South Florida. I have referred quite a few folks who have said nothing but great things. I have also worked with him on a matter and he is able to spot the minutiae that an estate planning attorney must be able to find in order to effectively plan someone's estate. I would trust him with my own planning. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Richard Grain

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Other

"I had the good fortune to meet Brian at national conference of estate-planning and elder-law attorneys who .put a premium on client counseling, Brian is personable, knowledgeable and he and his staff are committed to providing the most professional service possible. I am delighted to have a colleague like Brian to whom I can refer my clients with a Coral Gables FL connection."

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Lawrence Smith

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Perlin on estate planning matters over the past several years. I find him to be extremely knowledgeable, competent and detatil oriented. Morevover, he is absolutely dedicated to client service. I would highly recommend him."

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Matthew Staab

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a very personable, knowledgeable and trustworthy; all the topnotch characteristics you look for in an attorney. I would happily recommend him to anyone I know."

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Paul Kraft

Estate planning lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Brian Perlin and know him to be an excellent estate planning Attorney. He is knowledgable, ethical, and his legal work is top notch. I can highly recommend his services."

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Ivette Rodriguez

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Roger Pierro

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is a very attentive, diligent and professional. We worked on a matter that presented various dificulties which all were overcome successfully. Brian's staff compliment his practice completely. I wholeheartedly recommend Brian whenever I can."

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Terrance Mullin

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian cares deeply about his cients and has a terrific set of documents. He works hard at being one of the best."

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Astrid Bismarck

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Board Certified - Elder Law, Florida Bar

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Board Certified - Wills, Trusts & Estates, Florida Bar

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Star Rated, Super Lawyers

2010

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (tm), Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Insurance Service Award, 1st Global

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1982

Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida

Work Experience

1982 - 1984

Estate Tax Specialist, Northern Trust

Associations

2012 - Present

Florida Bar

Elder Law Section

2011 - Present

Elder Counsel

Member

2008 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar

Tax Law Section

1990 - Present

Florida Bar

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

2005 - 2009

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

Education

1982

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Estate Planning and Living Trusts

Tax Planning and Probate Avoidance

Languages

English

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