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Wills, Trusts & Estates Certification

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Definition

Wills, trusts and estate law is the practice of law dealing with all aspects of planning for the conservation and disposition of estates, giving due consideration to the applicable tax consequences, both federal and state; the preparation of legal instruments to effectuate estate plans; administering estates, including tax related matters; and probate litigation.

Thinking of Becoming Board Certified? Review a summary of the requirements. PDF document opens in new window

Board Certification Applications for Lawyers

To download an application, click on the appropriate application. You will be asked if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file (MSWord). It is advisable to save the file to your computer for future reference. Type in your responses on the application and print a copy. Attach any required documents, enclose the $250 application fee, and mail your application to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.

Board Certification CLE credit hours are now available online. Visit www.floridabar.org/certification and click “New! Check Your Board Certification CLE Credits” to view and print a record of your current certification credit hours.

Currently Certified
If you were originally certified in 1988, 1993, 1997, 2003 or 2008, the Application for Recertification PDF document opens in new window must be postmarked by August 15, 2013. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by July 31, 2013 unless you file a recertification extension request.

Recertification File Extension
To request a one-time 3-month extension, please submit the Recertification Extension Application. PDF document opens in new window

Seeking Certification
If you wish to apply for certification, the Initial Application for Certification PDF document opens in new window filing period opens September 1, 2013 and applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2013.

You may submit an Abbreviated Application for Certification PDF document opens in new window only if you meet one of the following conditions. In order to become eligible to sit for the 2014 Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Exam, the abbreviated application must be postmarked by October 31, 2013.

    1. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by October 31, 2012 which was approved, but you were unable to sit for the 2013 Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Exam.

    2. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by October 31, 2012 which was approved, you took the 2013 Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Exam, but you were unsuccessful in obtaining a passing score. (Please note if you were unsuccessful on the 2012 and 2013 exam, you are not eligible to apply for the 2014 Wills, Trusts & Estates Law exam, but you may reapply for the 2015 exam by submitting the Initial Application for Certification by August 31, 2014.)

General Information:
Exam Specifications PDF document opens in new window

Sample Exam QuestionsPDF document opens in new window

Standards for Certification Of A Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyer - Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 6-7

Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Standing Committee Policies PDF document opens in new window

Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Committee

Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Certification Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Lindsey Blomberg
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
850/561-5737
lblomberg@flabar.org

Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Certification Field Established 1986

[Revised: 04-09-2013]