About Brandon Robert Bytnar

Brandon represents individuals and families in all aspects of estate planning, with an emphasis on drafting and executing tax-efficient plans and strategies to transfer wealth across generations. He has provided legal counsel to an array of clients, including charitable organizations, closely held businesses, CEOs and other corporate officers, fellow lawyers, physicians, and even politicians and professional athletes. Moreover, he handles foundational estate planning (wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance directives/healthcare surrogate designations, living wills, etc.), probate & trust administration, elder law, real estate law, and guardianship.

Before earning his J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law, Brandon graduated magna cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A. in both political science and journalism. As a member of the Ohio Wesleyan University men’s golf team, he was recognized as a scholar athlete. During law school, he worked as an intern in the Office of the Ohio Public Defender and as a judicial law clerk in the Toledo Municipal Court. After law school, Brandon and his wife moved from Ohio to Naples, Florida.

An involved member of the Southwest Florida community, Brandon has served on the board of directors for the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc., now known as STARability Foundation, a non-profit corporation that provides assistance and support to individuals with special needs and their families. He’s also served on the community advisory board for Avow Hospice, Inc., a non-profit corporation that provides care to seriously ill individuals. Brandon is a member of The Florida Bar, the Collier County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Additionally, he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida.

Brandon is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™ by Martindale-Hubbell®. He’s also been named a “Legal Elite Up & Comer” by Florida Trend magazine and a Top 40 Under 40 Trusts & Estates Lawyer in Florida by the American Society of Legal Advocates. He is currently obtaining an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

On the weekends, Brandon is likely to be found spending time with his family and friends on the golf course, on the water, or in front of a television watching sports (especially the Chicago Bears).

 

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
December 03, 2013
Hired Attorney

We found the financial adviser's language to be extremely alarming. He told our elderly mother she was precious and charming.{para}Brandon assisted me with a situation where a financial adviser illegally converted over half of a trusts assets to products that paid him commission. Mr. Bytnar's help was extremely important and he will always have my gratitude.{para}Anyone who is a beneficiary of a "Credit Shelter Trust" that is governed by Florida law would be smart to review Florida Statue 736.0802. It

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
April 30, 2018
Hired Attorney

Handled insertion of real estate into our family trust. No drama, just good clean legal services at a reasonable price performed in a professional manner. Would use the service of this attorney again.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
July 28, 2017
Hired Attorney

Mr. Bytnar helped prepare our wills, POAs, and living wills. He was very responsive -- the whole process took less than a week. He was very patient in answering our questions and explaining the implications of certain clauses. We appreciated how the documents were delivered to us in a well-organized printed folder and also electronically. We would heartily recommend him.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 14, 2013
Hired Attorney

He was very polite and helpful getting me to make a proper will for me and my family.

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Areas of Law

  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Real Estate
  • Other 9
    • Probate & Trust
    • Probate and Trust Litigation
    • Real Property
    • Services:ADA Accessible Client Services
    • Tax
    • Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills, Trusts and Estates

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2009, Florida
    2009, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
    2010, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    2025, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Toledo College of Law
    Class of 2008
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Ohio Wesleyan University
    Class of 2005
    B.A.
    Political Science; Journalism

    Ohio Wesleyan University
    Class of 2005
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Golf
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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Brandon Robert Bytnar is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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    Yes, Brandon Robert Bytnar has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Brandon Robert Bytnar has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Brandon Robert Bytnar attended University of Toledo College of Law.