Alperin Scott PC

Scott really came to the rescue in helping establish my parents estate plan and long term care needs. He was patient in helping them understand their options and took extra care when answering their questions and concerns. His services were very affordable and had the necessary contacts to help in the process. He is very knowledgeable on new policies and benefits available. My family will definitely call on him for our eventual estate planning.
Sam R.

Scott Alperin has done the estate planning for my grandparents, my parents, and now my husband and me as we begin to plan for our young family. He and his staff have been efficient, helpful, and courteous, and we are very happy with the services he has provides our family. I would definitely recommend his firm!

My 98 and 93 year old grandparents hired Scott Alperin September 22, 2014 to create a new will, to create an irrevocable trust, and to apply for VA benefits. The irrevocable trust was established to provide uninterrupted benefits until they each were deceased.
Prior to my grandfather’s passing on February 5^th, my mother attempted to contact Scott several times and all of her emails were returned undelivered. Come to find out he had changed law firms and not provided any notification or updated contact information. Subsequently, he contacted her.
The events that then followed are truly unbelievable and align with the Unilocal review dated 10÷3÷14. Scott’s accessibility was hot and cold, he permitted nontrustees in trustee meetings although having been instructed by a trustee not to, he was instructed to execute a provision in his trust document that he said did not exist and that indeed did and we had to refer him to, he was instructed twice to execute a provision and agreed twice saying he would have the documents ready on a certain day but when ultimately questioned why it was not done commented he did not think it was necessary.
During this period, Scott informed my mother and aunt that neither was to pay for any care for my grandmother from these monies until he could establish two subtrusts which he said were optional but encouraged them to do for asset protection. He also said he would only refile for my grandmother’s VA benefits if he got the subtrust work. After waiting nearly 60 days and bills pilling up for my grandmother, my aunt called Scott’s office to see what was going on. Anna Teets answered the phone and said she was very surprised they had been waiting as they only got the documents the day before and that it only takes two days to create a subtrust. She said she would call back at the end of the day but did not. During this time, loans were taken out to pay for my grandmothers care even thought approximately $ 1.5 million was sitting in a trust.
Scott was then informed we did not want to deal with him anymore. He then sent an email to my mother and aunt stating, «If we are not as responsive as you would like us to be or if you do not have the confidence in us to represent you in this matter, I will fully respect your decision and will be happy to refund your fee so that you can have things handled by someone else.» which he has been asked to do but has since refused to honor his word.
In the meantime, my mother informed that she did not want to deal with Scott any more and another attorney named John Midgett took over. We were contacted on Wednesday by Anna Teets that all documents were complete and for my mother to drive two hours to their office to sign everything. As a result, appointments were made at the banks to transfer money and finally make payments for my grandmother. At the signing, my mother informed Anna Basurto that things did nook correct as there was no Distribution Trustee listed. Anna said there did not need to be one and that they could be Trustees. My mother also reinqured as to the purpose of the subtrusts as Scott had said optional. Anna said John said they were required. In commenting that my mother was headed to get money for my grandmother, Anna commented she did not know she was alive.
Prior to arriving at the banks that day, Anna called and said cancel the bank meetings. She informed my mother and aunt that all of the documents that they just signed, that my mother had driven two hours for, and that my mother pointed out did not look right were in fact incorrect and that they needed to all be redone. John Midgett said he wanted to review everything. Long story short, all the documents were redrafted over the following days. They did in fact call for Distribution Trustees which my mother had informed them. So last week, more than 60 days after the death of my grandfather, money is now available to pay for my grandmother. It has been an absolute zoo filled with misinformation, lack of contact, and lack of following instruction.
If you are in need of legal services, we do not recommend Scott Alperin. We agree with the previous rater that Scott is no more worthy than a zero. However, John Midgett did an outstanding job of getting everything on track and is worth considering.

Very poor service. 5 weeks after closing on 2 houses I called to see why I hadn’t received deeds. On a Monday I spoke to Peggy, who said she would check with the title company and call me back. I check with the recording office of the court house and they inform me they have received NO paperwork for either house. Friday I had to call Peggy back, because she neglected to return my call. She states she called title company & they never called her back. With her lack of communication thus far I asked for the number to the titling company. Peggy said she would have to look it up. Why would you NOT have the number to the titling company on file? If you just called them a few days ago wouldn’t you have the number? Peggy preceeds to Google the number while on the phone with me (how unprofessional) and never does find it. When I tell her they are costing me money everyday this remains unsolved Peggy, in a nasty tone, tells me «no we’re not.» Yes you are if I wanted to sell the house I am unable too without the deed being recorded. When I get off the phone with Peggy all I have is the name of the title company. I find a number for them and call. They were very nice and went out of there way to help (unlike Peggy from Alperin). They also informed me that no one from that law office had called them, so Peggy lied about her inquiry. Alperin has been unable or unwilling (I don’t know which) to provide tracking info for deeds. Based on this and info, I have been advised to contact a lawyer. Details on info from titling company are being withheld for lawsuit purposes. Worst closing experience ever. Would give no stars if possible. Worst part is no one from Alperin has made any effort to address problem.