“Probate is full of deadlines and legal risks — the right attorney protects your family from costly mistakes.”
Probate is the legal process required in Florida to settle a person’s estate after they pass away. During probate, the court oversees how assets are identified, managed, and transferred to the rightful beneficiaries. As a Miami probate attorney, I help families navigate this process with clarity, efficiency, and compassion — especially during a time that is already emotionally overwhelming.
Florida has strict probate rules and timelines, and many families are surprised to learn that even with a Will, the estate may still need to go through probate. My role is to make sure everything is handled correctly, legally, and as smoothly as possible.
What Happens During Probate?
As your attorney, I guide the Personal Representative (Executor) through every step, including:
✔ Filing the probate case with the Florida court
Opening a formal or summary administration based on the size and complexity of the estate.
✔ Validating the Will
Ensuring the Will meets Florida’s requirements and is accepted by the court.
✔ Notifying beneficiaries and creditors
The court requires formal notice to all interested parties.
✔ Collecting and valuing assets
Real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, personal property, business interests, and more.
✔ Paying debts, taxes, and final expenses
Ensuring compliance with Florida law before distributions are made.
✔ Distributing the estate
Transferring assets to heirs and beneficiaries once all obligations are satisfied.
✔ Closing the estate
Ensuring everything is legally completed and documented properly.
My goal is to relieve families from the legal burden so they can focus on healing.
Types of Probate in Florida
✔ Summary Administration
A faster, simplified process for smaller estates or when the decedent has been deceased for more than two years.
✔ Formal Administration
The full probate process required for larger or more complex estates.
✔ Ancillary Probate
For foreign nationals or out-of-state residents who owned property in Florida.
As an attorney experienced in Miami probate, international estates, and cross-border families, I handle both straightforward and complex cases.
Who Needs Probate?
Probate may be required when:
- Someone dies with a Will but assets are titled only in their name
- Someone dies without a Will (intestate)
- Real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, or personal property must be legally transferred
- There are disputes, missing documents, or complicated family dynamics
- Foreign nationals owned property in Florida
- A previous estate plan was incomplete or outdated
Whether the estate is simple or complex, probate ensures assets are transferred legally and correctly.
Why Families Choose Our Probate Services
- Supportive, step-by-step guidance during a difficult time
- Experience with Miami-Dade, Broward, and statewide Florida probate courts
- Expertise in international estates and foreign-born decedents
- Clear communication and low-stress process
- Bilingual representation (English & Spanish)
- Deep background in trust administration, tax law, and cross-border matters
We help families move through the probate process with dignity, clarity, and legal protection.