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Michael D. Wild is the managing partner of Wild Felice & Partners, PA and a leader in his community. He serves on the Board of Directors of 211 Broward, Impact Broward, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, United Way of Broward County - Envision Broward, Senior Volunteer Services, the City of Plantation Chamber of Commerce and the Unsafe Structure Board for the City of Plantation. He also serves on the Endowment Committee for United Way Broward and the Jeb Bush Classic Golf Committee for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.. Michael was named Small Business Person of the Year for the City of Plantation, nominated for Man of the Year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and named one of Gold Coast Magazine’s Top 40 Professionals Under 40. He has also been listed in the Wall Street Journal as one of South Florida’s Top Attorneys.. Michael has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine multiple times as a "Rising Star." This prestigious designation, selected by other lawyers in Florida, is bestowed upon less than 3 percent of all attorneys each year and Michael is one of only two Rising Star Estate Planning Attorneys in Broward County.. Michael is designated with an "AV® Preeminent Rating" by Martindale Hubbell. An AV® certification rating is the highest rating provided by Martindale-Hubbell – a testament to the fact that his peers rank Michael at the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, based on legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience.. Michael was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. Prior to obtaining his law degree from the University of Florida - Levin College of Law, Michael earned his B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in Sports Management, also from the University of Florida. In addition to earning his undergraduate and law school degrees, Michael has worked as a Financial Associate with Alliance Bernstein and as an Operations Assistant with the Miami Dolphins.. With a genuine enthusiasm for his work, Michael is a frequent speaker to advisors and clients on the subjects of estate planning, wealth transfer, probate administration and asset protection. Michael currently lives with his wife and children in Davie, Florida.

I have been practicing law in south Florida for more than 35 years.  I  taught paralegals real estate law, wills, trust, and estates, and constitutional law at Florida International University for more than 20 years.  My practive is focused on estate planning, which includes wills and trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate, and trust settlement matters.  I employ my teaching skills to help clients to understand the complex choices they have and the consequences which each decision to act or not act will have.

Kurt Zimmerman has practiced law for over 30 years in the areas of real property, probate and trust law, beginning at the national law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery in its Chicago office. A graduate of the American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC) Florida Fellows Institute, Mr. Zimmerman has been recognized as one of Florida Trend's “Legal Elite.”. Education:. Mr. Zimmerman is a graduate of the University of Michigan (B.A. 1986) where he was a walk-on student-athlete (baseball), earning 4 varsity letters and being individually honored as First Team Academic All-Big Ten, First Team All-Big Ten, Most Outstanding Player - Big Ten Tournament, and recipient of the Wolverine Award, which goes to the team’s “most inspirational player.” He and his Michigan teammates — including Hall of Famer Barry Larkin and Olympic Gold Medalist and Sullivan Award Winner (“most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States”) Jim Abbott — won three Big Ten Conference championships and competed twice in the NCAA Division I National Championship Tournament (College World Series).. Mr. Zimmerman received his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D. 1990) where his peers elected him President of the Vanderbilt Bar Association and where he was selected by vote of the entire law faculty as recipient of the Bennett Douglas Bell Memorial Prize, which goes to the graduate “who is not only well versed in the law, but who embodies the highest conception of the ethics of the profession.” Mr. Zimmerman continues to serve Vanderbilt Law School by conducting admissions interviews for South Florida applicants.. Community Service:. Mr. Zimmerman is active in the community and serves on the governing boards of several local organizations, including:. Professional Memberships:. His professional memberships include the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar Association, the Estate Planning Council of Broward County, and the Planned Giving Council of Broward County.. Personal:. Mr. Zimmerman and his wife of 30 years (Patricia Hooley) reside in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Zimmerman’s three children attended Pine Crest School and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan where they were the 5th consecutive generation of the Zimmerman family to attend Michigan.

Haneen Kutub is an accomplished attorney with over 13 years of legal experience who focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianship, elder law, and business planning. She distinguishes her practice through her commitment to providing personalized services to her clients and premium legal representation.. Ms. Kutub began her legal career in Boston Massachusetts after obtaining her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and her law degree from Suffolk University School of Law. In 2015 she moved to Florida to pursue her two passions, being outdoors and helping others. While working for a prominent estate planning firm in Boca Raton she obtained her LL.M. in taxation with a concentration in estate planning and an emphasis in international tax from Boston University School of Law.. Ms. Kutub is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Florida, and before the Supreme Court of the United States.. Ms. Kutub is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, Soroptimist International, the Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section of the Florida Bar.

I was born and raised in Miami, and absolutely love South Florida for all of its various personalities, opportunities, and of course the weather - Summertime included.. Estate Planning - Through a series of documents, we design a plan that helps you prepare for emergencies while you are alive, but unable to care or act for yourself; and another set of documents for after you have passed away, to pass on your assets to your loved ones without the headaches and hassles of the Probate Court System. Probate - While it is not necessary in all cases, when a person has not been able to create a proper plan for his assets to transfer after his death, we navigate the Probate Court System for you because we know you have more important things to focus on.

I specialize in providing large firm legal experience in a small, personalized setting.  I am also a former Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.. I am available to meet with clients and conduct consultations via video conference.

Martyn S. Elberg graduated from California Western School of Law in 2006. After graduation, Marty moved back to his hometown of Eagle Grove, Iowa to be closer to his and his wife’s family where they could raise their boys with the same Midwestern values they learned.  Soon after he was admitted to the Iowa bar, he opened his own practice to serve the small town.  After several years of being a general practitioner and transitioning their boys into responsible young men, Marty and his wife, Susie, moved to Florida. He now resides in Fort Lauderdale with Susie. Their children live in Iowa and Virginia. One is in the Army National Guard and the other served 5 years active duty in the US Navy and is now in the Navy Reserve.Marty has focused on Estate Planning since being admitted to the Florida bar in 2012. His experience goes back to when he prepared a simple will for one of his first clients in Iowa in 2007.  His practice has evolved where he creates full plans for a family’s well-being. Marty understands the fear of sitting down and planning for the inevitable, and he prides himself on his ability to truly listen to his clients while translating their vision into estate plans that meet their desires and expectations.  He appreciates the unique composition of each family and knows firsthand that thoughtful, creative customized planning can maximize both financial security and harmony therein.

Few activities are more important, yet more intimidating, than planning for your own long-term security and the continued well-being of your loved ones. The complexities of estate laws can lead many people to put off this crucial task until it’s too late, but with competent legal help you can lay a solid foundation for protecting your life and preserving your future.. The primary objective in crafting an estate plan is to protect your lifetime assets, safeguard your wealth, and carefully plan to provide for your loved ones according to your wishes. My Firm, located in Fort Lauderdale, provides service to Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties in Southern Florida. I offer prompt personal service to individuals, life partners, traditional families, and small business owners in all aspects of estate planning and wealth preservation.As an experienced Ft. Lauderdale Florida Estate Planning Attorney, I provide solid legal guidance in the following practice areas:. Having earned a Juris Doctorate of Law (J.D.) and an Executive Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.), I have the requisite knowledge and experience to advise you on what alternatives will work best to accomplish your objectives.I will work with you on a one-on-one basis to design an efficient and effective estate plan and will help you accomplish all of your goals in the most cost-efficient manner. I am accessible to my clients and maintain open communications with each client throughout the estate planning process. I am committed to prompt and professional service, and will work with you to maintain and update your estate plan as your life and legacy needs change.Keep in mind that one size does not fit all when it comes to estate planning. To meet your specific goals, you should be represented by an estate planning lawyer who will be sensitive to your objectives and who is experienced in trusts, estates, taxation, contested wills, probate and guardianship cases. As a skilled Ft. Lauderdale Estate Planning Attorney, I utilize numerous tools to help clients meet their unique financial goals, including:. With new laws being passed on a regular basis, the guidance of an experienced Ft. Lauderdale Estate Planning Attorney is critical in assuring that your unique estate planning goals are understood and carried out. Proper estate planning can ensure that your invaluable legacy is not wasted, and that loved ones are cared for according to your wishes. Avoiding probate costs, expensive court proceedings and unnecessary taxes are important elements in preserving the integrity of your estate.If you or someone you know in Florida needs the assistance of an experienced Ft. Lauderdale Estate Planning Attorney, call Shawn Newman today at ,  on this site to schedule your free consultation.

Gary DeWitt is a respected estate planning, asset protection, elder law, and wealth management attorney based in Springdale, Arkansas. He has extensive experience working with families and businesses.. Practice Areas: Gary represents clients in all matters relating to Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Elder Law, and Probate matters.. Education, Honors & Awards: In 1992, Gary graduated from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration.. In 2014, he graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor Degree. Gary was the managing editor of The Journal of Food Law and Policy.. Court Admissions & Bar Memberships: Gary is admitted to practice law in all State Courts in Arkansas (2014). In addition, he is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and Wealth Counsel.. Legal & Professional Affiliations: Gary is a member of WealthCounsel, an organization of over 2,500 lawyers who share their experience and wisdom -- and who are committed to serving estate planning clients with dignity and excellence.. Family & Hobbies: Gary lives in Springdale, Arkansas, with his wife, Winnie and his two children, Aaron and Madeline. After he helps you protect your family’s assets, he enjoys martial arts, weight lifting, and reading.