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About Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A.

Estate, Guardianship, Probate & Trust Litigation

Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. is a nine-attorney boutique law firm concentrating its practice in estate, trust, probate and guardianship litigation, which includes Florida inheritance disputes.

After many years and hundreds of cases, the attorneys at Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. have learned that the facts are always the same in a general sense, but have infinite variety as to the particulars. There is always an elderly person, usually alone, and a predatory relative, friend, or caretaker who takes advantage of the loneliness, dependency and infirmity of old age. The large elderly and affluent population in Florida has created a hotbed for abuse and subsequent litigation. The attorneys at Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. understand that while clients are best served by first attempting to negotiate an honest, fair and prompt resolution to a dispute, it often becomes necessary for an estate attorney to litigate in order to preserve and protect a family member's personal rights and assets or a client's inheritance.

Estate, trust, probate and guardianship litigation are ever-developing areas of the law in Florida. The Florida Probate Lawyers at Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. have been practicing in the Fl. inheritance dispute area for ten years and have represented more than 800 clients in estate-related disputes, both prosecuting and defending, with a wide variety of causes of action. Our firm has a breadth of experience unique to a boutique law firm and our attorneys have varied backgrounds that make them extraordinarily well-suited for our area of concentration. We have attorneys with backgrounds in estate planning, uncontested probate and guardianship, law enforcement, nursing, and guardianship advocacy, all of which play an important role in cases involving exploitation of the elderly and Florida inheritance disputes.

Founding partner Adrian Thomas is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell and was voted among Florida's Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Mr. Thomas has a Master of Laws in estate planning from the University of Miami and has been a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars.

Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. is located on Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While a considerable percentage of the firm's cases are in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach and Tampa, attorneys at our firm handle cases across the state and represents clients from around the world.

The firm's practice areas include:

-PROBATE LITIGATION - Undue Influence, Lack of Mental Capacity, Will Contests, Elective Share, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Removal of Personal Representative, Surcharge Action, Power of Attorney

-TRUST LITIGATION - Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Accounting, Removal of Fiduciary, Trust Modification, Trust Termination

-GUARDIANSHIP LITIGATION - Marchman Act, Baker Act, Emergency Temporary Guardianships

-PROBATE & GUARDIANSHIP - Uncontested Formal Probate Administration, Summary Probate Administration, Plenary Guardianship, Limited Guardianship.

-ESTATE & TRUST ADMINISTRATION - Federal Estate Tax Returns, Trust Administration

-GUARDIANSHIP - uncontested plenary and limited guardianship

 

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by Stanley
November 11, 2025
Hired Law Firm

I called Adrian Thomas law firm for advice on a Charitable Remainder Trust. I was clled back promptly by Brendon Colins, an associate. As trustee in the course of handling the trust I spoke to him more that once. He gave me great advice and did not charge anything. Could not ask for better service. Highly recommended.

Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by debra
July 01, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I have been so impressed - and grateful - to the attorneys at your law firm. Adrian Thomas and Robert Trinkler have both been extremely generous with their knowledge, time and advice. even before I became a client. While no one wants to need an attorney, it's comforting to know that you have an exceptional firm in your corner one when/if you need it. Their solid advice and support has been invaluable.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Yasmin
December 20, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Adrian and Michelle Thomas are super lawyers. They are skilled, professional, very knowledgeable and empathetic - with decades of experience in trust, probate and estate law. Retaining them is the best decision you could ever make.

Estate Litigation
Posted by Marco
August 25, 2023
Hired Law Firm

No better way to express our feelings than to show our final message: Ryan & Adrian: We cannot adequately express our gratitude for your excellent work in the resolution of this matter. While certainly not a high-dollar amount lawsuit in comparison to many Florida probate cases, it was important to my family and me. All along the way, your services were exemplary. We especially appreciate the “advice and counsel”, which we needed very badly in view of my illness. Hopefully, we will be able to fly from Florida to our Ohio home tomorrow morning. We will return on November 1 for the winter here in Florida. Let’s tentatively plan for dinner in Fort Lauderdale some day in mid-November. You pick the place! One last question… Is there a forum or “channel” where we might express our high opinion of your services? We feel greatly indebted. Thank you again. Look forward to dinner! Marco & Kimberly Bonta

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Beverly
August 02, 2023
Hired Law Firm

I was referred to Adrian Thomas from another attorney and I am forever grateful. The law firm has a very user-friendly site which allowed me to send a message after hours and I was responded to promptly. He listened and presented me with several options. His Partner Jeff Bunin took over my case and found areas to pursue that got a favorable response and WE WON OUR CASE- BIG TIME. Jeff Bunin and his expertise changed my life. The entire law firm is incredibly!!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Adrienne
May 08, 2022
Hired Law Firm

I contacted Attorney Adrian Thomas regarding issues that arose with my brother in reference to my parents' estate, trust and probate. He spent so much time on the phone listening to me and being so compassionate about my concerns. Additionally, he secured an appointment for me with him and Attorney Robert Trinkler for the very next day! Upon arriving to their office, I was feeling upset and anxious. Incredibly, BOTH lawyers spent 90 minutes reviewing my parents legal documents and explaining how best to proceed to protect myself and my 96 year old mother. I left feeling confident and secure and with a plan they recommended for me. I highly recommend this hardworking law firm. I'm so happy to have them on my side.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Isabel
January 12, 2022
Hired Law Firm

Adrian Thomas and Ryan Nagle are top notch attorneys! They are knowledgeable, hard-working, determined, and professional individuals who work tenaciously to win cases. My sisters and I hired them on an undue influence case which is still ongoing. We have personally witnessed firsthand how they work together to dig deeper and uncover facts and information that are relevant to our case. We have confidence in this law firm because of their upmost integrity, and working diligently to get us the best possible results. Whenever I call or email them, I usually get a response on the same day or the following day. We truly appreciate their customer service. If you need an attorney, this is the team you need to hire. They are the best from the rest!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Jill
December 11, 2021
Hired Law Firm

I worked with three different partners at the firm and each was exceptional, which is not usually the case. While my matter was not legally complicated, it was a very challenging one to litigate. That was due to an opposing counsel whose ego was only surpassed by his utter lack of legal knowledge and professionalism. He used every dirty trick he could contour up, but the lawyers at Adrian Philip Thomas were very determined and adept at squelching opposing counsel’s tactics. They were relentless in their efforts, all with a level of professionalism and expertise which was always evident. I would recommend the firm without reservation.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 09, 2021
Hired Law Firm

Adrian called me back in a relatively short amount of time after my initial inquiry. He was very friendly and answered my question in a way that was easily understood.

Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2020
Hired Attorney Adrian Thomas

Mr. Thomas has been an enormous help to me and my family. This firm is a diamond among the coals of other law firms. Even Mr. Thomas, who, as the head of the firm has so much on his plate every day felt for my situation & agreed to take my case on a contingency basis & I am so grateful for that. Mr. Thomas and his associate, Mr. Ryan Nagle both put their maximum effort into every letter. They KNOW THE LAW & they absolutely represented MY BEST INTEREST. This is not a firm looking to “nickel and dime” people and they also understood how emotional these cases can get. They know how despicable & predatory family members can get when large sums of money are involved. All of their effort was able to secure a settlement that has made all the difference for me and my family. I recommend this firm to ANYONE who desperately needs attorneys with expertise & a passion to fight for their clients' best interest. I will be grateful to them for everything they did for me for the rest of my life

 

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Areas of Law

  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Probate
    • Contested Wills
  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Trusts And Estates
    • Guardianship
    • Trust Reformation
  • Litigation 1
    • Trust Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Taxation 1
    • Accounting
  • Other 3
    • Undue Influence
    • Lack Of Capacity
    • Tortious Interference With An Expectancy

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    English
    Spanish.

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2000

  • State Bar Summary

    All Shareholders, Partners and Associates are members of The Florida Bar.

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