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Robin Petersen is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Estate Planning & Elder Law Center of Brevard, which has been serving Brevard County since 1991. The practice focuses exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning and Elder Law, Wills and Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration (representing the executor or trustee, as well as serving as the executor or trustee of the estate), Guardianships, planning for long term care costs through asset protection, the use of VA Aid & Attendance, and Medicaid benefit options. Because he has dedicated over 25 years of practice to these types of law, Robin understands that effective plans and solutions can only be achieved by taking the time to listen and gain a thorough understanding of every clients’ needs, concerns, family situations, and overall goals.
After graduating with his Juris Doctor from Florida State University’s College of Law in 1981, Robin obtained his license to practice law in Florida and before the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. Greatly influenced by his parents’ service in World War II, and as a self-certified military brat, he joined the Air Force, where he proudly served as a legal officer (JAG).
After leaving the Air Force, Robin worked as an assistant public defender. However, the memory of watching his father’s family fall apart as they feuded endlessly over his grandparent’s estate because of an unclear Will ultimately led him to open his own practice, the Estate Planning & Elder Law Center of Brevard.
To ensure that he could provide sage counsel to those who sought his services, Robin obtained his certification as an Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation, an American Bar Association accredited foundation. He is also a U.S. Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney, believing “We have a responsibility to make sure our veterans and their families receive the advice and long term care assistance they've earned and that they deserve”. The desire to continually learn and grow in the field is the catalyst for him returning to the [virtual] classroom to obtain his LL.M (Master of Laws, a post doctorate advanced degree) in Advocacy at Stetson College of Law.
Because of his reputation and continual desire expand his horizons, Robin has achieved a rating of 10, the highest rating a lawyer can receive, from AVVO, one of the top websites for finding a lawyer. In addition, he is listed in Who’s Who in American Law, Florida Super Lawyers, has instructed at the college level, hosts monthly seminars on topics related to Estate Planning and Elder Law, and most recently has co-authored the book, Elder Law Strategies in Florida.
When not practicing law or participating in the multiple professional and community associations he is involved in, Robin enjoys spending time with his daughter, traveling, learning to play the piano, bicycling, and tennis.
| Robin M Petersen: | Member at The Estate Planning and Elder Law Center of Brevard (Robin M. Petersen, P.A.) |
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321 6th Ave Indialantic, FL 329034301 |
| Website: | http://www.elderlawcenterbrevard.com/index.php |
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Estate Planning and Elder Law Center of Brevard (Robin M. Petersen, P.A.)
Estate Planning and Elder Law
Estate Planning and Elder Law Center of Brevard (Robin M. Petersen, P.A.)
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All the areas mentioned in Elder Law plus tax planning for estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfers. Streamlining the estate transfer process.
Elder Law, estate planning, wills, trusts, medicaid planning for nursing home costs, asset protection, advance directives for medical and financial coverage, durable power of attorney, health care advance directives, living wills, guardianships for minors,guardian advocacies, contested guardianships, contested probate proceedings, contested trust administrations, complete trust admisistration services, life care planning. Includes VA pension benefits (Aid and Attendance) for medical expenses.
Drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts and administering them during the life or after the death of the trust maker.
Handling the procedure of court supervised monitoring of the affairs of an incapicated person.
The process of court supervised monitoring of the transfer of assets from a decedant to the heir.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Court of Miliary Appeals | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| U.S. Court of Miliary Appeals | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Virginia State Bar | Member | N/A |
| Virginia State Bar | Member | N/A |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Retirement Plan Administrator | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Retirement Plan Administrator | N/A |
| Health First Hospice Advisory Counsel | President | 1993 - 1998 |
| Brevard County Bar Association, Grievance Committee | Chairman | 1995 - 1997 |
| Space Coast Guardianship Association | Founding Board Member and Board of Director | N/A |
| Space Coast Guardianship Association | Founding Board Member and Board of Director | N/A |
| Brevard County Bar Foundation | Founding Member | N/A |
| Brevard County Bar Foundation | Founding Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Florida chapter) | Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Florida chapter) | Member | N/A |
| Hospice of Health First | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Florida Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee | Chairman | 2002 - 2004 |
| Hospice of Health First | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Hospice of Health First | Board of Directors | 2002 - 1900 |
| Hospice of Health First | Secretary/Treasurer | 2006 - 1900 |
| Hospice of Health First | Secretary/Treasurer | N/A |
| Hospice of Health First | Secretary/Treasurer | N/A |
| American Inns of Court, Vasser B. Carlton Chapter | Secretary/Treasurer Officer and Barrister | N/A |
| American Inns of Court, Vasser B. Carlton Chapter | Secretary/Treasurer Officer and Barrister | N/A |
| American Inns of Court, Vasser B. Carlton Chapter | Secretary/Treasurer Officer and Barrister | 2007 - 1900 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Practice Development Steering Committee | 2009 - 2011 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Board Member, Practice Development | N/A |
| American Academy of VA Pension Planners | Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Board Member, Practice Development | 2010 - 1900 |
| American Academy of VA Pension Planners | Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Board Member, Practice Development | N/A |
| American Academy of VA Pension Planners | Member | N/A |
| Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court | Secretary/Treasurer Executive Committee | 2011 - 2012 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Board Member Legislative Advocacy Committee | 2011 - 2013 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Award | Brevard County Legal Aid | 2012 |
| Accredited Attorney | Veterans Administration | 2008 |
| Florida Super Lawyers | SuperLawyers | 2007 |
| Board Certified Elder Law | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | 1998 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | N/A | 1976 |
| Florida Atlantic University | 1976 | |
| Florida State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) | 1977 |
| Florida State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) | 1977 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | Juris Doctor (Doctorate of Law) | 1981 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | Juris Doctor (Doctorate of Law) | 1981 |
| Atlanta Institute of Music | Master's Certificate | 1988 |
| Atlanta Institute of Music | Master's Certificate | 1988 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Cronin v. Pavlik | Verdict for my client |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1989 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 343579 | Member in Good Standing | 1982 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University Law Review | Editor and Staff Writer for 3 years, Florida State University Law Review | 1978 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court | Life and Times of Clarence Darrow | 2013 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Post Death Administration Procedure | 2011 |
| Florida State Guardianship Association Conference | Veteran's Benefits | 2011 |
| Chapter Meeting, Florida State Guardianship Association | VA Pension Plannning | 2011 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Conference | Tax Planning in Estate Administration | 2010 |
| Chapter Meeting | Advanced Directives and VA Benefits | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| JAG Legal Officer | U.S. Air Force | 1982 - 1986 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Public Defender's Office in St. Lucie County, FL | 1986 - 1988 |
| Legal Research Trainer | West Publishing Company | 1988 - 1990 |
| Legal Research Trainer | West Publishing Company | 1988 - 1990 |
| Founding Shareholder | Estate Planning and Elder Law Center of Brevard | N/A |
| Founding Shareholder | Estate Planning and Elder Law Center of Brevard | 1990 - 1900 |
| Founding Shareholder | Estate Planning and Elder Law Center of Brevard | N/A |
