Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
2 Client Reviews
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Bart Homans Chepenik
also known as Bart H. Chepenik, Bart Chepenik
About Bart
Biography
Bart H. Chepenik, JD LL M, Managing Partner and founding member of Chepenik Trushin LLP, heads the firm’s estate planning, trusts, probate administration, trust administration, guardianship administration and corporate transactional practice. Bart has his Master's in Taxation. As such, Mr. Chepenik focuses his practice on representing individuals, families and businesses in estate planning, business succession planning, family succession planning, International estate planning, wealth preservation, corporate tax, charitable giving, probate administration, trust administration and guardianship administration. Bart also leads the Elder law, Medicaid planning, Special needs trusts and life care planning division of the firm. Bart's competence in guardianship law is premier. Bart consults for his firm on litigation matters involving estates, trusts, probate, will contests, guardianship and lack of testamentary capacity - undue influence matters.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Business
9%
Corporate and Incorporation
9%
Elder Law
9%
Estate Planning
9%
31 years | 170 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Bart Homans Chepenik
(305) 405-7979
Fax
12550 Biscayne Blvd Ste 805, North Miami, FL, 331812547
miamifloridaestateplanninglawyer.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Bart online.
Bart Homans Chepenik's Reviews
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Posted by Scot | December 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
EXCELLENT CORRESPENCE FOR CALLS AND ON TIME REPLIES
Experience and knowledge comes first . Convivial and politeness are then immediately recognised ... thank you
Bart Homans Chepenik's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Bart Chepenik and the law firm of Chepenik Trushin. Bart is a caring and zealous advocate. You can trust him and his firm to provide competent counsel in regard to all issues regarding probate, guardianship and estate planning. I have had the pleasure of having his firm as co-counsel in a very contested case and their work on the case lead to a very positive result for our client."
"I endorse this lawyer, very professional, very good guy."
"I know that my clients are in great hands when I refer them to Bart Chepenik for any probate or trust matter, This area of law requires an attorney to be aware of all options available. With Bart's experience and expertise, his advice is priceless."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bart Chepenik is the go-to guy for anything related to estate planning and trusts. Bart has mastered his chosen practice areas. He has my enthusiastic endorsement. I refer estate planning and probate clients to Bart with complete confidence."
Steven Klitzner
Tax lawyer
Daniel Weiss
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2018
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Chepenik Trushin LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Chepenik Trushin LLP
2002 - 2009
Managing Partner, Bart H. Chepenik, P.A.
1995 - 2002
Manager, Arthur Andersen LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
Miami Beach Chamber of CommerceBoard of Trustees
2009 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
Florida BarMember
2009 - 2014
Anti-Defamation LeagueChair
Education
1995
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1994
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Florida Statewide Guardianship Association (FSGA)
Guardianship Litigation and the Interplay between Proper Incapacity Planning, Administration, and Restoration of Rights: A live case study. Miami, FL., July 18-20, 2019. CEU's provided.
2019
Financial Planners Association, Miami
Practical approaches to incapacity planning; financial advisor, attorney-client privilege, incapacity standard, trustee selection and use of trust protectors. University of Miami
2018
Broward County Guardianship Association
The Squeeze Play. The impact of probate, probate litigation, guardianship and lack of testamentary capacity in the Professional Guardian and Senior Care professions. The interfacing between judges, guardians and lawyers. Pompano Beach, FL.
2015
Estate Planning
Trusts and Estates 101
Publications
2018
MBCC Real Estate Professionals Guide
Probate administration, probate litigation, trust litigation and guardianship, an explanation for Real Estate professionals, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Seminar
2018
Florida Bar publication
Index and Summary of the Supreme Court of Florida's Code of Professionalism and Civility
Languages
English
Spanish