A small family firm headed by father and son team David and Paul Berman, Berman & Berman, P.A. is Miami-based firm serving the state of Florida since being founded in 2008. They focus on bringing a personalized, client-centric, and compassionate approach to each case to restore peace of mind and minimize hardship. The company offers legal services for matters that include estate planning, tax law, probate, and estate administration.
Clarke Law, P.A., helps individuals and married couples pursue their estate planning goals. The firm prepares estate plans that include wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and administers these plans to fulfill clients’ wishes. Its attorney may also serve as the personal representative of the estate of a deceased person and set up guardianship should a person become incapacitated to handle his or her affairs. John Clarke, a registered nurse, founded the solo practice in 2017 to assist the citizens of Miami.
Serving clients with over 16 years of experience, Daniel T. Fleischer, Attorney at Law holds offices in Aventura, Boca Raton, and Plantation. Founded in 2012, they focus on protecting each client’s hard-earned assets and dignity. The company offers legal services for matters that include estate planning, probate, business succession, elder law, veteran’s benefits, estate tax planning, Medicaid crisis planning, special needs planning, and more.
A law firm founded in 2001, David F. Anderson, P.A. focuses on providing high-quality representation throughout the Miami Lakes and Miami areas with high ethical standards, thoroughness, preparedness, and integrity. The company offers legal services for matters that include commercial real estate, condominium law, association law, mortgage law, residential real estate, corporate structures, family law, bankruptcy, and more.
A full-service law firm founded in 2005, the Davidoff Law Firm hold over 30 years of experience serving clients in the surrounding Miami and Boca Raton areas. They hold two Florida offices in Boca Raton and Miami, and one office in New York, New York. The firm focuses on representing each client with high-quality legal services, experience, and a dedicated effort to resolve each case with its unique challenges. The company offers legal services for matters that include real estate transactions, estate planning, criminal defense, commercial litigation in corporate matters, tax disputes and controversy, bankruptcy, family law, and more.
Founded in 2013, EPGDLaw focuses on looking at the big picture of each case and taking a comprehensive approach to representing clients in common and uncommon situations. They bring a holistic approach toward receiving beneficial and efficient results for both individuals and businesses. The company provides legal services for matters that include estate planning, business law, trademarks and copyrights, employment law and litigation, immigration, wills and trusts, civil litigation, debt collection, and more. They are a member of The Bar Association of The District of Columbia, the Maryland State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, The Florida Bar, Dade County Bar Association, and more.
Based in Miami since being founded in 1982, Golden Glasko and Associates, P.A. offers three attorneys with a combined total of over 70 years of experience to assist clients. They focus on representing clients with tenacious litigation services, successfully arguing cases, and being attentive to each client’s difficult and unique situation. The company provides legal services for matters that include estate planning, appeals, litigation, probate, and administration services.
The Law Office of Andrew G. Rosenberg, P.A. is based in Coral Springs near Miami. Estate planner and attorney Andrew G. Rosenberg handles a wide range of estate planning areas including wills, probate, special needs trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare surrogates. His main objective is to be able to create a comprehensive estate plan to protect a client's assets and loved ones. Andrew G. Rosenberg contacts his clients directly and provides them service 24/7.
Founded in 2013, Sheryl J. Manning, PL. focuses on client service in planning their real estate matters. The company provides legal services for issues that include estate planning, elder law, probate, trust settlement, and special needs planning. The firm works hard to carefully listen to each client, follow up continuously, explain everything thoroughly, and provide reasonable fees. Sheryl is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, the Rotary Club of Miami-Brickell, the Commonwealth Institute, Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami, Probate and Guardianship Committee, the Dad County Bar Association, the Florida Bar, and the American Bar Association.
A family-centered firm, Snyder & Snyder, P.A. focuses on developing coordinated estate plans for each family’s unique dynamics, values, and goals. Founded in 1973, they serve residents of the South Florida area and tailor each family’s priorities and goals. The company provides legal services for matters that include business succession planning, business formation, probate and trust administration, asset protection, special needs planning, high net worth estate planning, pet trusts, and more. They are a board-certified member of The Florida Bar.
Serving the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas since 2007, Thomas W. Bauer, Esq., C.P.A. focuses on bringing each client a personalized approach for their accounting and legal services by keeping each client’s destination and goals in mind. The company provides legal services for matters that include real estate, trusts and estates, wills, foreclosure defenses, elder law, business, and bankruptcy.
A full-service law firm founded in 2009, Wild Felice & Partners is based in Fort Lauderdale and serves clients in a wide range of legal practice areas. They focus on taking their customer service seriously, handling each case’s unique needs, and work to exceed clients’ asset protection and estate planning legal outcomes and expectations. The company offers legal services for matters that include estate planning, probate administration, elder law, and asset protection. They are rated by SuperLawyers, hold a Client Distinction Award, and are AV® Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® Lawyer Rated.
Based in Miami since being founded in 1977, William H. Newton, III, P.A. focuses on providing personalized service, uncompromising integrity, professionalism, and respect for each client and their case. They serve the surrounding areas with over 30 years of experience. The company provides legal services for matters that include international estates, international trusts, pre-immigration tax, tax litigation issues, and international tax.
A: The cost of setting up a trust varies quite a bit depending on a variety of factors, including terms that are in place, special provisions for minor beneficiaries, and trustees' basic fees. In most cases, the minimum cost of setting up a trust is about $1,500, but depending on the factors mentioned above, this cost can increase by thousands of dollars.
A: Yes, and individuals who have a living trust should also have a will. While a living trust enables a person to leave funds and assets to a loved one when they're gone, a will is required to cover any assets that aren't included in the trust, such as guardianship of dependents, funeral plans, and forgiveness of outstanding debts, if applicable.
A: No, a lawyer is not required to draft or complete a will. However, there are some scenarios in which hiring an estate lawyer to assist with a will is a good idea, including when children or high-value assets are involved. Additionally, an estate lawyer can help to reduce probate fees and taxes paid by loved ones after a person dies. It's also best to work with a professional to ensure that the will addresses everything necessary, such as funeral plans, guardianship, and asset distribution.
