Vetted Firm Profile · Miami

Chepenik Trushin LLP

Miami Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Litigation — Will Contests, Guardianship · 7245 SW 87th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33173

Estate Planning Probate Litigation Trust Contests Florida Statewide
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Our Verdict

Chepenik Trushin LLP handles the full trusts-and-estates lifecycle — drafting wills, trusts, and advance directives; administering probate, trusts, and guardianships; and litigating contested estate matters. Bilingual practice serving Miami's diverse communities. Best fit for: Miami families needing comprehensive estate plans, executors handling Florida probate, and beneficiaries fighting to protect their inheritance from contested wills, fiduciary breaches, or improper guardianships.

Pricing & Fees

Chepenik Trushin LLP works on hourly + flat fee. Wills $750–$1,500 • Trusts $2,500–$8,000 • Litigation hourly. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Key Attorneys

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Brad Chepenik

Founding Partner

Trusts and estates litigator. Frequent CLE lecturer on Florida probate code and trust contests.

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Co-Founding Partner

Senior Partner

Estate planning specialist. Drafts wills, trusts, and dynasty plans for HNW Miami families.

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Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Bilingual (Spanish, Hebrew). Specializes in international estate planning and probate.

What Clients Say

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Diane W.
Diane W.
Couple Estate Plan — Flat Fee
★★★★★
Drafted our wills, trusts, and POAs in three meetings. Spanish-speaking paralegal made it accessible.
Antonio R.
Antonio R.
Probate
★★★★★
Father passed. Walked us through Miami-Dade probate in 8 months. Fees as quoted.
Anonymous Beneficiary
Anonymous Beneficiary
Trust Contest — Won
★★★★★
Brother manipulated mom into changing the trust. Brad proved undue influence and we recovered our share.

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FAQ — Chepenik Trushin LLP

How much does estate planning cost?
Simple wills: $750–$1,200. Couple's revocable trust + pour-over wills: $2,500–$8,000. HNW with dynasty trusts: $10,000+. Probate administration: hourly.
How long does Florida probate take?
Summary administration (small estates): 3–6 months. Formal administration: 6–12 months. Contested or large estates: 1–3 years.
Can I contest a Florida will?
Yes. Common grounds: lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud, forgery. Strict 90-day deadline from probate notice.
Do I need a trust or just a will?
Most Florida families with under $1M and Florida-only assets are fine with wills + POAs. Trusts make sense for: blended families, special-needs beneficiaries, out-of-state real estate, or asset protection.
What's a Florida guardianship?
Court-appointed authority over an incapacitated adult's finances and/or person. We handle establishing guardianship and contesting improper ones.