Jay R. Beskin

46 years of experience

District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois


Since 1979, Jay has concentrated his practice in estate planning, IRS tax controversies, trust administration, corporate and commercial law, probate and real estate law. In addition, Jay has extensive experience in local governmental matters and also represents condominium associations and property owner associations in their governance and property matters Jay works with individuals and business owners to ensure cost effective transfer of family wealth to desired beneficiaries, including charities, with minimal estate and gift taxes. Jay also represents emerging and mature businesses in most aspects of corporate law, including employee, shareholder and partnership agreements, financing and leasing agreements, mergers and acquisitions and general business agreements.

From 1996 through 2005, Jay served as a commissioner of the City of Aventura.

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Jay obtained his undergraduate degree in 1975 from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and his J.D. in 1978 from Washington University (St. Louis). He received his C.P.A. from the University of Illinois while in law school. Also, during law school he clerked for Judge Robert Dowd of the Missouri Court of Appeals.

Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Video Conferencing FaceTime Skype Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We provide free consultations for Estate Planning only.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Of Counsel
Assouline & Berlowe, P.A.

Current

Of Counsel
Gray Robinson P.A.
2007 –

2011

Attorney
Various Law Firms
1991 –

2007

City Commissioner
City of Aventura
1995 –

2005

Partner/Owner
Foley & Lardner
1989 –

1991

Washington University in St. Louis
J.D.

1978

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Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
B.S.

1975

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Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Broward South Association of Life Underwriters
Financial Planning Association of Broward

The Florida Bar, Tax Law Section

Past Vice Chair, Grievance Committee 17G
Current
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District of Columbia Bar

Past Vice Chair, Grievance Committee
Current
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Illinois Bar

Member
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American Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Member
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American Constitution Society

Member
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Broward Bar Association

Member
Current
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Chicago Bar Association

Member
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Dade Bar Association

Member
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Miami Lakes Bar Association

Member
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National Association of Divorce Professionals

Member
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Articles & Publications
Taxation: Substance v. Form and Other Esoterica
Chicago-Kent Law Review
1986
Installment Sales for Estate Planning Purposes Under the New Act
Taxes, The Tax Magazine
1981
Websites & Blogs

Website
Jay R. Beskin’s Website Profile
Website
Assouline & Berlowe, P.A. Website

Miami Lakes, FL, US

Assouline & Berlowe, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale Office
213 E Sheridan St.
Suite 3
Fort Lauderdale – Dania, FL 33004
US
Telephone: (954) 929-1899
Fax: (954) 922-6662

Free Consultation
Jay R. Beskin

(954) 929-1899