Robert J. Naberhaus III
ShareholderOffice: Viera / Melbourne
Mr. Naberhaus is a Shareholder in the Viera office and his practice consists mostly of estate planning, transfer tax planning, estate and trust administration and asset protection planning. He is certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in the area of Wills, Trusts and Estates, and has extensive experience working with high net worth individuals. He also practices in the areas of business succession planning, charitable planning, guardianship and probate and trust litigation.
Professional and Civic Activities
- Real Property Probate and Trust Law (âRPPTLâ) Section of The Florida Bar â Member since April, 2001
- Indian River County Estate Planning Council - President
- Martin County Estate Planning Council - Past President
- Planned Giving Council of Indian River
- Viera Charter Schools, Inc. â Board Member
Charitable and Pro Bono Service
- Junior Achievement of the Space Coast - Board Member
- Visiting Nurse Association of the Space Coast - Board Member
- Planning Giving Committee - Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation
- Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Education
- Juris Doctorate: University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, with honors, 2000
- Estate and Trusts Practice Certificate Degree: University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2000
- B.S.B.A. Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, with high honors, 1997
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2001
Prior Legal Experience
- Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A., Attorney, Stuart and Vero Beach, Florida, 2001-2010
Recognition & Awards
- Board Certified in Wills, Trusts, and Estates, The Florida Bar
- Recognized as a âRising Starâ by Florida Super Lawyers, 2009
- Martindale-Hubbell: AV Rating
Speaking Engagements
- Introduction to Estate Planning and Charitable Giving, presented at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation Planning Giving Seminar, Fort Pierce, Florida, May 20, 2011
- Federal Transfer Tax Developments and Asset Protection Planning, presented to the FICPA Sailfish Chapter, Palm City, Florida, May 18, 2011
- Asset Preservation: Protecting Your Clientsâ Assets in Todayâs Litigious Environment, presented at the Dean Mead Estate Planning Seminar Series, Viera, Florida, February 23, 2011
- Federal Transfer Tax Law Changes Are Coming (Maybe?)! - Estate, Gift and GST Tax Update, presented at the Dean Mead Estate Planning Seminar Series, Viera, Florida, December 7, 2010
Publications
- Latest Developments in Medicaid Planning: A Case Study and Outline, March 5, 2012
- "Secret Trusts: (Some) Questions and (Fewer) Answers About Florida's New Designated Representative Statute", co-authored this article, Action Line Vol. XXXIII, No. 1, Fall 2011
- âTemporary Tax Relief Provides Significant Planning Opportunities for Small Business Ownersâ, co-authored with Richard I. Withers and Michael D. Minton, published in Farm Credit of Central Florida, August 2011
- "Back to the Future for Estate Tax Planning", published in Farm Credit Leader, December, 2010
- âA Move to the Sunshine State: Leaving the Cold and Taxes Behindâ, co-authored this article, Palm Beach Daily News, January 9, 2005
Blog Articles
- Low Interest Rates – The Good and Not-So-Good Planning Opportunities
- Florida’s New Designated Representative Statute
- Fed Up with the QTIP Trust? Tax Results of Terminating QTIP Trust
- Disclaimer Planning During Uncertain Tax Times
- Florida Homestead Planning
- Asset Protection QTIP Trusts
- Designated Representative: Section 736.0306 of the Florida Trust Code
