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Barry A. Nelson
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About Barry
Biography
Barry A. Nelson, a Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney in the areas of Taxation and Wills, Trusts and Estates and the author of Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Florida: A Plan to Survive Unexpected Financial Threats is a shareholder of Nelson & Nelson, P.A. in North Miami Beach, Florida. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), was named the Best Lawyers® 2015 Miami Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year," has been listed in Best Lawyers® consecutively since 1995 and has been a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rated Lawyer for over 25 years.
The attorneys at Nelson & Nelson offer a wide range of legal services with a focus on Wills and Trusts, Asset Protection, Probate Administration and Corporate/Partnership/LLC and Family Business Planning. Barry Nelson and his associates provide a team approach toward tax, estate planning and passing wealth to future generations.
The selection of an attorney to plan one’s life and personal estate or business venture is a decision that will have lasting benefits or consequences. The objectives of the Law Offices of Nelson & Nelson, P.A. are to provide the individual attention and insight needed to be certain that the client’s options are explored and their goals met while minimizing taxes and maximizing economic security. Our attorneys offer their services to plan for today and the future by tailoring a plan according to each client’s unique family situation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
15 years
Estate Planning
20%
15 years
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
20%
15 years
Probate
20%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 44 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Nelson & Nelson, P.A.
(305) 932-6585
Fax
2775 Sunny Isles Boulevard, Suite 118, North Miami Beach, FL, 33160-4007
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Barry online.
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Barry Nelson does not just have superior knowledge of estate planning and estate law he is a compassionate attorney who strives to understand his client's family dynamics to ensure the best possible outcomes. I highly recommend him as well as his associate and daughter Cassandra Nelson.
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America in Trusts and Estates & Tax Law (Since 1995)
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer (Since 1989), Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Edward Weisband Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service, Binghamton University
2024
Metropolitan Tier 1 Miami, Trusts & Estates Law, The Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms
2024
Private Wealth Law - Band 1, Chambers USA: HNW (Since 2016)
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Distinguished Planner Award 2021, Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Miami Metropolitan Tier 1: Tax Law & Trusts and Estates, U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Law Firms, Miami Metro Tier 1, Tax Law, Trusts & Estates, U.S. News - Best Lawyers
2019
Florida Super Lawyer in Estate & Probate, Florida Super Lawyers 2006-2019
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Miami Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year”, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Leading Estate Planning Attorney Florida, Chambers & Partners USA Guide 2010-2015
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Super Lawyers in Miami, Florida Super Lawyers 2012-2014
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide 2003-2017
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers of 2013, AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
2000 - Present
The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral ChallengesCo-Founder & Chairman Emeritus
American Bar Association, Taxation Section
Member
Florida Bar Association
Member, Tax Section
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Chairman Asset Protection Committee
Greater Miami Tax Institute
Past President
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member
Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami
Member
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Co-Founder & Previous Chairman of National Ambassadors
Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Past Chair, Professional Advisory Committee
2004 - 2007
Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Asset Preservation CommitteeChairman
1998 - 2009
University of Miami School of LawAdjunct Professor, LL.M. in Taxation
1993 - 1995
Town of Golden BeachMayor
1978 - 1995
Univsersity of MiamiAdjunct Professor, Graduate Dept. of Accounting
Education
1987
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1981
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
State University of New York, Binghamton
MS - Master of Science
1974
State University of New York, Binghamton
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2024
RPPTL Section of the Florida Bar Virtual Meeting
CAUTION: Not All Donor Funds Are Created Equal
2024
Palm Beach Estate Planning Council Meeting
Asset Protection: Case Law and Legislative Updates
2023
Miami Tax Lunch / The New Tax Lawyer Committee
Asset Protection: Case Law and Legislative Updates
2023
LISI Webinar - Member Exclusive
Avoiding Unintended Results: DAF Succession & Charitable Objectives
2023
Florida Fellows Institute (FFI) Meeting
Case Law Updates and Legislative Proposals
2023
Asset Protection and Estate & Trust Tax Planning Committees Zoom Presentation
Fleeing to Florida - Great Homestead and Other Asset Protection but Should Your Trust Flee Somewhere Else?
2023
ACTEC Virtual National Meeting / Asset Protection Committee
Asset Protection and Estate Planning
2023
ACTEC Annual Meeting 2023
Third Party Created Discretionary and Spendthrift Trusts & Bacardi from Chapter 12, Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Florida
2022
South Florida Accounting Conference (SFAC)
Inter Vivos QTIP Trust and SLAT Planning for Reduction of Basic Exclusion Amount Effective January 1, 2026, 2021/2022 Legislative Updates, and Drafting for High-Net-Worth Clients
2021
University of Southern California Tax Institute - Virtual Meeting
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs to Enhance Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2021
Florida Fellows Institute (FFI) of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Case Law Updates and Legislative Proposals
2020
Washington DC Estate Planning Council - Virtual Meeting
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs to Enhance Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2020
Virtual Webinar Workshop & Presentation
View From an Estate/Asset Protection Attorney and Creditors Rights Attorney Toward COVID-19 Financial Challenges
2020
JP Morgan Wealth Advisory Meeting - Virtual
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs to Enhance Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2020
ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk, Podcast Episode 109
Estate Transfer Planning for the Moderate Estate
2020
ACTEC Fall Meeting 2020 - Virtual
Chapter 16: Ethical Considerations in Advising Clients on Asset Protection Techniques (An excerpt from Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Florida
2020
ACTEC Annual Meeting Professional Program 2020
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs to Enhance Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2019
The New Estate Planning: Creditors, NRA's and State Tax Collectors
Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs
2019
53rd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
Special Session Panel
2018
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Meeting
Integrating Estate Planning & Asset Protection After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
2018
Florida Fellows Institute ACTEC Class IV Program 1
Asset Protection Planning
2018
Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami Dinner Presentation
Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs to Enhance Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2018
Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami Dinner
Asset Protection Planning
2018
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Annual Meeting
State Law Survey of Asset Protection Tecnniques Updates
2018
7th Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television, and Sports
Planning to Avoid Financial Elder Abuse/Exploitation of Athletes and Entertainers as They Enter Their "Golden Years"
2017
Florida Tax Institute
Integrating Estate Planning and Asset Protection Planning
2017
Florida Fellows Institute
Asset Protection Planning & Survey of Asset Protection Techniques Updates
2017
Coral Gables South Dade Estate Planning Council
Financial Exploitation of Elders
2017
All Events
Barry Nelson Speaking Engagements List
2017
ACTEC Fall Meeting
Asset Protection Planning
Publications
2024
The Florida Bar Journal
Florida Golf Cart Owners Should Beware of Huge Potential Liability
2024
Nelson & Nelson Web Site
Nelson & Nelson PA - Legal Publications
2023
Client Update Letter
2022/2023 Legislative and Case Updates and How They May Impact Your Estate Plan
2023
Steve Leimberg's Charitable Planning Email Newsletter, Archive Message #330
CAUTION: Not All Donor Advised Funds Are Created Equal
2022
Steve Leimberg's Estate Planning Email Newsletter, Archive Message #2984
2021/2022 Legislative Updates and How They May Impact Your Estate Plan
2021
2020
As presented at the 2020 ACTEC Annual Meeting
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Barry A. Nelson Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs to Enhance Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2020
As presented at the 2020 ACTEC Annual Meeting
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Barry A. Nelson Use of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts and SLATs to Enhance Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2019
2019
Client Update Letter
Year-End Estate, Charitable/IRA and Gift Tax Planning 2019
2018
South Florida Legal Guide
Review Your Estate Plan in Light of Tax Act
2018
Steve Leimberg's Estate Planning Email Newsletter, Archive Message #2631
6 Question 2018 Gift Suitability Analysis
2017
2017
Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Attorneys Face Difficult Ethical Challenges in Trying To Protect Clients From Financial Elder Abuse/Exploitation
2014
Steve Leimberg's Asset Protection Planning Email Newsletter - Archive Message #239
Barry Nelson & Why Post-Judgment Asset Protection is Not a Four Letter Word
2014
Steve Leimberg's Estate Planning Email Newsletter - Archive Message #2244
Barry Nelson & Richard Franklin: Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts Could Have Unanticipated Income Tax Results to Donor Post-Divorce
2014
Trusts & Estates
Protecting Trusts From Claims of Alimony or Child Support
2014
Trusts & Estates
Protecting Trusts From Claims of Alimony or Child Support
2014
The Florida Bar Journal
Bacardi: The Hangover
2013
Trusts & Estates
Are Trust Funds Safe From Claims For Alimony or Child Support?
2012
The Florida Bar Journal
Bacardi on the Rocks
2011
Legal Article
Asset Protection & Estate Planning - Why Not Have Both?
2010
BNA, Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal
Olmstead: Right Result, Wrong Reasons
2010
The Florida Bar Journal
New §736.0505(3) Assures Tax/ Asset Protection of Inter Vivos QTIP Trusts
2008
Trusts & Estates Magazine
Throw Me From the Train
2008
Trusts & Estates
You Already May Be An Asset Protection Lawyer. Take the Quiz.
2008
Trusts & Estates
Florida Surprise
2008
Trusts & Estates
Custom Bond Valuations Can Save Clients Money
2008
Legal Article
Intra-Family Loan and AFRs
2007