$ 275-525 per hour
As of June 2021, I am one of 11 Florida lawyers (out of approximately 91,000 currently practicing ) who have attained board certification by the Florida Bar in Elder Law and in Wills, Trusts, and Estates and is the only lawyer in Southwest Florida to attain this status. Certification is the Florida Bar’s highest evaluation of an attorney's competency, experience and professionalism in the areas of law approved for specialization. My team and I prepare high-end estate plans, administer complicated probates, trusts and guardianships and litigate in these areas. Do you need an Expert in Elder Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates? If so the Florida Bar has been evaluated me for professionalism and tested me for expertise! For additional information call me today at!
As the result of a recent feedback please note if you are sending documents for me to reveiw: I receive many requests to consult and have found over the years that sometimes people send voluminous documents only to never be heard from again. I have also found that sometimes I receive voluminous documents only to discover after one or two questions that I cannot assist someone for various reasons. Since I am busy performing valuable services for paying clients, I review documents provided during, and not before, free consultations. Given my many years of experience and board certifications, I can go through all but the most complex documents in a few minutes. We generally get invovled in matters with clients who need substantial services. For new estate planning clients we have a minimum fee of $1,. Thank you.
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$ 275-525 per hour
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3001 Tamiami Trail N., #204, Naples, FL, 34103
12693 New Brittany Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33907
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Posted by Cheryl | September 3, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Linde took time out his busy day to talk to me on the phone for free and answered my questions. I live on Social Security and own a house. In years past the mortgage company attempted to foreclose on me. That is a scarey position for anyone to be in. For people reading this, my daughter and h...
Posted by John | August 18, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
A consult was scheduled to review estate docs. As requested by Mr. Linde's firm all existing estate docs as well as potential changes/concerns were emailed several days prior to the consult. At the consult it was readily apparent that Mr. Linde had not reviewed any of the documents or intake informat...
Thank you for your feedback. I want everyone who talks to me to be satisfied, even on a free consultation with a caller who is not the person seeking services that lasts for a couple of minutes. Some general comments for individuals seeking estate planning services for our firm. I receive many requests to consult and have found over the years that sometimes people send voluminous documents only to never be heard from again. I have also found that sometimes I receive voluminous documents only to discover after one or two questions that I cannot assist someone for various reasons. Since I am busy performing valuable services for paying clients, I review documents provided during, and not before, free consultations. Given my many years of experience and board certifications, I can go through all but the most complex documents in a few minutes. I apologize if that was not communicated to you.
Posted by jim and michelle | May 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I researched a lot of different law firms before hiring Matt. I can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made. Matt and Doug are intelligent, professional and of the highest integrity. After a review of my case, Matt accurately predicted how it would resolve, Bringing to end a very stressful ...
Posted by Nicholas Conforti | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Matt Linde, prepared a update to my Will, Trust Agreement and other related documents. He was the most through attorney I've ever used to change these important documents as I near my 80th birthday. He has been very professional in advising me throughout the rewrite. Thanks, Matt ...
Posted by Isabella | August 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I had a very complicated probate case (neither me as the hire nor my common law spouse as the Decedent are US citizens) regarding property in Florida. Matthew Linde was able to solve the case in my favour in rather short time although there was massive opposition from another family member. I defini...
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2023
Board Certified in Wills Trusts and Estates (recertified), Florida Bar Wills, Trusts and Estates Certification Committee
2021
Recertification in Elder Law, Florida Bar Elder Law Certification Committee
2018
Re-certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates, Matthew A. Linde
2016
Board Certified - Elder Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2016
Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), National Elder Law Foundation
2013
Board Certified - Wills, Trusts & Estates, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
1991
Air Force Achievement Medal, Wisconsin Air National Guard
1989
Summa Cum Laude Graduate, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
1985
Air Force Commendation Medal, United States Air Force
2002 - Present
Director/attorney, Linde Law Group
2002 - 2002
Associate, Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, Pa
2000 - 2001
Associate, Gilfix & La Poll Associates
1998 - 1999
Tax Senior, Arthur Andersen
1996 - 1998
Tax Senior, Deloitte & Touche
1993 - 1995
Associate, Godfrey, Neshek, Worth & Leibsle, S.C.
1986 - 1992
Staff Sergeant, Wisconsin Air National Guard
1981 - 1986
Survival Instructor, United States Air Force
2020 - Present
Florida Bar Board Elder Law Certification CommitteeMember
2010 - Present
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice SectionMember
2009 - Present
Lee County Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Estate Planning Practice SectionMember
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Center for Professional ResponsibilityMember
2009 - Present
Collier County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember
2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
2003 - Present
Christian Chamber of Commerce of Lee CountyMember
2003 - Present
Lee County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Florida Bar, Tax SectionMember
2002 - Present
Florida Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2002 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2002 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionMember
1996 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc., Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors
2014 - 2018
Lee County Bar AssociationCo-chair - Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Secion
2011 - 2014
American Inns of CourtBarrister
The appeal was successful and the matter was remanded.
The District reversed the trial court and remanded for a new trial.
The appeal was successful and the lower court order quashed.
1999
LL.M - Master of Laws
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
B.A.
2016
2015
2015
2015
2015
2014
Estate Planning
2014
Undue Influence and Exploitation of the Elderly
2014
Expert Testimony Under Fla. STat. 90.702
2012
Selected Issues with Joint Representation
2012
Review of Peer Review
2009
Trust Litigation Issues
2008
Probate LItigation
2015
2013
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