What is Probate and Probate Court Probate Attorney Brian C. Perlin Answers


(MENAFNEditorial) What is Probate and Probate Court? A common question asked by many. Probate is one manner in which estate assets are transferred after death. Since probate can be a lengthy costly and public process many people choose to avoid it.

Without proper probate avoidance planning the state will require a probate court proceeding for state residents or those who owned assets in the state. During probate assets are managed debts are paid tax returns are filed along with various court documents and the estate assets are distributed.

Probate attorney Brian C. Perlin is the founder and sole principal in the Law Office of Brian C. Perlin P.A.

Recognizing the powerful combination of a first-class education in both the financial and legal worlds Mr. Perlin attained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Miami and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law.

After refining his skills as an Estate Tax Specialist at Northern Trust Bank of Florida Mr. Perlin became an associate in the Law Firm of Carlos and Abbot in 1983. While at Carlos and Abbot Mr. Perlin specialized in estate planning and probate matters. In December 1984 Mr. Perlin established his own law firm in Coral Gables Florida where it has remained for over 30 years.

Brian C. Perlin has honed his expertise by preparing over 4000 estate plans and administering over 600 estates. Not only is Mr. Perlin Florida Bar Board Certified in Wills Trusts & Estate Law as well as Florida Bar Board Certified in Elder Law he is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional. He is a member of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar.

Mr. Perlin merits outstanding reviews from his clients his peers and industry organizations; this is reflected most recently in 2014 when he was awarded the AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review RatingTM by Martindale-Hubbell®. His client-based AVVO rating is a 'Superb' 10.0 out of 10.0 reflecting his high ethical standards and professional ability. His membership in the ElderCounsel and WealthCounsel organizations demonstrates leadership in the field of Elder Law Special Needs Law Charitable and Wealth Planning.

A widely acclaimed speaker and seminar leader in the areas of estate planning and asset protection Mr. Perlin has spoken before numerous organizations as well as to the general public.

A longtime Miami resident Mr. Perlin lives in downtown Miami with his wife Wendy. He has two adult children Natalie and Andrew. A few years ago he underwent quite a change in his habits! He became a devotee of healthy living adopting a vegan diet and a vigorous exercise routine. One thing that has remain unchanged? His enjoyment of Starbucks coffee and watching reruns of House M.D. and Breaking Bad.

Mr. Perlin can be reached at the contact information below. He offers a free no obligation consultation so call today! For more information please visit

Brian C. Perlin P.A.
Law Office of Brian C. Perlin P.A.
201 Alhambra Circle Suite 503
Coral Gables FL 33134
(305) 985-4642 | brian@perlinestateplanning.com


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