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Matthew J. Ahearn

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Mr. Ahearn is Board Certified in both Wills, Trusts & Estates and Tax Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He has extensive experience in the areas of estate and business succession planning, asset protection planning, charitable planning and planning to minimize or avoid wealth transfer taxes. Mr. Ahearn handles all aspects of probate and trust administrations, including estate and gift tax audits before the Internal Revenue Service. He represents both beneficiaries and fiduciaries in contested matters.

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Professional and Civic Activities

  • American Bar Association
    • Tax Section
    • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • The Florida Bar
    • Tax Section
    • Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
  • The Florida Bar Foundation, Inc. - Fellow
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Orlando Ballet - Board of Directors, 2009-2011
  • Central Florida Estate Planning Council - Board Member, 2010

Education

  • Master of Laws (LL.M) in Taxation: University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1998
  • Juris Doctorate: Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida, cum laude, 1997
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1993

Bar Admissions

  • Florida

Recognition & Awards

  • Board Certified in Tax Law, The Florida Bar
  • Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates, The Florida Bar
  • Martindale-Hubbell: AV Rating

Speaking Engagements

  • The New Florida Power of Attorney Act, Estate Planning 2011 Florida Legislative Update, Dean Mead Seminar Series, June 21, 2011

Publications

  • The New Florida Power of Attorney Act, Estate Planning 2011 Florida Legislative Update, Dean Mead Seminar Series, June 21, 2011
  • The Perfect Storm Provides Opportunity for Transfer Tax Planning, Dean Mead e-Newsletter, March 2009
  • Never Say Never – The Estate Tax Will Be Repealed!, Dean Mead e-Newsletter, December 23, 2009