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Friday - February 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - VIRTUAL
$50.00 - Non-Members
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Applied for CEU, CLE, CTFA AND PARALEGAL CREDIT!!!
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About Stacy B. Rubel
Stacy B. Rubel is a partner at Virgil & Rubel LLP focusing on probate, trust and guardianship litigation and administration, and she is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator. Ms. Rubel is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”). She currently serves on the Executive Council for the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, is the Chair of the Ad Hoc Guardianship Law Revision Committee and immediate past Chair of the Guardianship, Power of Attorney & Advance Directives Committee. Ms. Rubel is a past Co-Chair of the Florida Probate Rules Committee and a past Chair of the Dade County Bar Association’s Probate and Guardianship Committee. She is a frequent lecturer and author on probate, trust and guardianship topics.
About Darren J. Vermost
Darren J. Vermost is the CEO of Vermost Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency specializing in risk management solutions for professionals, including Florida Professional Guardians. With over three decades of experience in the insurance industry, Darren leads a high-performing team focused on delivering innovative, client-centered strategies that protect individuals and organizations from financial risk.
Darren’s expertise includes Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance, risk mitigation, and fiduciary responsibility, with a deep understanding of the complex exposures faced by guardians managing the personal and financial affairs of vulnerable individuals. Recognizing a need for improved support in the legal community, Darren successfully launched Probate Bond Pros, a specialized division of Vermost Insurance Agency focused on streamlining the probate and guardianship bonding process through cutting-edge technology and superior service.
In recognition of his agency's commitment to excellence and innovation, Vermost Insurance Agency was honored as the Rough Notes February 2025 Agency of the Month, a prestigious industry award highlighting top-performing independent agencies nationwide.
A former Army Officer in the Corps of Engineers, Darren brings exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills to every initiative he undertakes. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the University of Iowa and an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Darren is a committed community leader, serving in advisory roles for local government, education, and nonprofit organizations. His dedication to helping others succeed is evident in both his business ventures and volunteer work.
Darren frequently educates professionals on liability risks, insurance solutions, and best practices for safeguarding their work. His presentations are designed to provide actionable insights, ensuring that guardians and other fiduciaries are prepared to navigate the complex responsibilities of their roles while protecting their reputations, assets, and clients.
