Chepenik Trushin LLP

04/11/2023

Congratulations to Brad Trushin on being selected for this prestigious, inaugural, Circle of Exellence award!

09/19/2022

We are very proud to welcome our newest associate, Braelyn Saumure! Today she passed the bar and took the oath. Congratulations and welcome to the team!

05/16/2022

How could complex Florida homestead laws affect a single parent or the future of a minor child? Read our latest blog post to find out more about the importance of careful planning to accommodate specific situations:

How can a single parent avoid homestead to protect a minor child? Florida homestead laws are complex, confusing, and enormously important for homeowners with or without an estate ...

04/11/2022

What are some responsibilities of the personal representative of an estate? What can happen if there isn't anyone specified? Read our latest blog post to gain some insight into the crucial importance of designating an effective and trusted personal representative:

Est. of Pounds v. Miller & Jacobs, P.A., No. 4D21-1362, 2022 WL 39211 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022). If a will does not specify who should serve as personal representative of an estate, parties can ...

03/01/2022

In an age of commercial DNA services, how could hereditary and genealogical information affect estate plans? Read our new blog post to learn about how careful planning can remove the risk of unforeseen confusion:

What to do with 23 and me? Recent years have seen the rise in ancestry services such as Ancestry.com and 23 and Me. After performing a simple DNA swab, these services provide the subscriber with ...

02/09/2022

Could you benefit from a more in-depth understanding of the legal requirements for undue influence? Click below to read our new blog post all about the complex world of a dutiful child:

Florida’s ‘Dutiful Child’ Exception Throughout life, relationships and priorities often change, necessitating amendment to one’s Last Will and Testament to reflect these changes. However, ...

01/26/2022

On Thursday, Peter Leighton attended the North Miami Beach Chamber's Mayor & Commission Appreciation Lunch. Moderated by Evan Piper, President of the North Miami Beach Chamber, it was a fantastic opportunity to engage with our local Government and community, and ensure we remain up to date on the upcoming projects in the works for the year ahead.

Photos: North Miami Beach Chamber

01/14/2022

What was Britney Spears' controversial conservatorship dispute truly about? What is the reality of how conservatorships and guardianships are intended to function? Click below to read our new blog post and learn about Guardianships under Florida law.

In November 2021, after Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, was suspended as conservator of his daughter’s conservatorship, a judge finally ruled to end the conservatorship. This decision ...

12/28/2021

Bart Chepenik, Peter Leighton, and Chepenik Trushin LLP . Chepenik Trushin LLP works hard to ensure we constantly remain on the cutting edge of legal education in trusts and estates so we can help our clients succeed in their life planning efforts.

Photos: United Way of Broward County

12/27/2021

Are you concerned with the efficiency or operation of a Trust? Do you have questions about the options available to you as a trustee or as a beneficiary? Click below to learn more about trust decanting in Florida:

Can an Irrevocable Trust be Changed? Trust Decanting under Florida Law You do not have to be a Sommelier to be familiar with the concept of decanting wine. “Decanting”, the pouring of wine from ...

12/20/2021

Chepenik Trushin LLP is so thrilled to welcome Mr. Adam Nicoll as our newest firm partner! Congratulations Adam, so well-deserved. We are so excited to continue seeing your impact here at CTLLP.

12/15/2021

On Tuesday, Peter Leighton attended the Miami Beach Bar Association's 75th anniversary reception and installation of the 2022 officers. The event was hosted by former Miami Beach commissioner Michael Góngora, Esq., and featured a fantastic lineup of speakers, including Mayor Dan Gelber, Esq. Congratulations to incoming president Aaron Resnick,Esq., all incoming 2022 officers, and congratulations to the association on 75 years of unwavering commitment to promoting respect for the justice system and serving the community.