Miami Estate Planning Lawyer
Protect Your Family and Your Assets With a Clear Legal Plan
Estate planning allows you to decide what happens to your property, finances, and healthcare decisions before unexpected events occur. Gomez Law helps Miami families create legally sound plans that protect their loved ones and provide peace of mind.
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- 20+ Years of Experience
- Florida-Focused Counsel
- No Cookie-Cutter Plans
Michelle A. Quintana Gomez, Esq.
- RFlorida Bar Licensed
- Estate Planning Focus
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Michelle A. Quintana Gomez leads the firm’s estate planning work, helping individuals and families throughout Miami create thoughtful legal plans that protect their assets and provide clarity for the future.
She works closely with clients to design wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents tailored to their specific goals and family circumstances.
Why It Matters
Why Estate Planning Matters
Without a proper estate plan, Florida law decides how your assets are distributed. This can lead to unnecessary probate delays, family disputes, and financial complications.
A properly structured estate plan ensures your wishes are followed while protecting your loved ones from unnecessary legal stress.
- RAvoid probate when possible
- RProtect family assets
- RReduce future legal complications
- REnsure your wishes are followed
Our Process
Our Process
Estate planning doesn’t have to be complicated. We guide Miami families through a clear, structured process so they understand their options and move forward with confidence.
Start with a free consultation
Speak with our team at no cost. We’ll listen to your situation and explain your options so you understand the path forward.
Get clear direction
We explain the legal strategy that makes the most sense for your situation in plain language.
Receive transparent pricing
You will receive clear pricing up front so you know exactly what to expect. No surprise charges.
Move forward with confidence
Once you approve the plan, we begin the work and guide you through every step.
Services
What Your Estate Plan May Include
Every estate plan is different. We help Miami families create customized plans that fit their goals, assets, and long-term priorities.
Wills
Create legally sound wills that clearly document your wishes and protect your family.
Probate and non-probate assets
Some assets pass through probate while others transfer automatically, and your plan should account for both.
Homestead considerations
Florida homestead rules can affect how real estate passes to heirs and what planning options are available.
Powers of attorney and healthcare directives
These documents help protect you if you become unable to manage financial or medical decisions on your own.
Comparison
Should You Create a Will or a Trust?
Many people search for a will when a trust may better fit their goals. The right choice depends on your assets, family structure, privacy concerns, and whether avoiding probate is a priority.
We help clients understand the difference and choose the estate planning tools that make the most sense for their situation.
Will
- NNames beneficiaries
- NCan name guardians for minor children
- NUsually goes through probate
- NOften simpler and lower-cost upfront
Trust
- NCan help avoid probate
- NOffers more control over distributions
- NMay provide added privacy
- NUseful for larger or more complex estates
Florida Law
Florida Estate Planning Laws You Should Know
Estate planning in Florida involves state-specific rules around wills, trusts, probate, homestead property, and incapacity planning. A plan that looks simple on the surface can create major issues if it does not comply with Florida law.
Will execution requirements
Florida has specific signing and witness requirements that must be followed for a will to be valid.
Trusts
Establish revocable or irrevocable trusts to protect assets and help your family avoid probate.
Powers of Attorney
Ensure someone you trust can make financial or legal decisions if you become unable to do so.
Healthcare Directives
Put medical decision instructions in place so your wishes are respected in critical moments.
Why Gomez Law
Estate Planning Guidance With Clear Advice and Upfront Pricing
Families looking for a Miami estate planning lawyer want more than documents. They want clarity, practical recommendations, and confidence that the plan actually fits their lives.
- Free consultation
- Clear pricing up front
- Personalized planning approach
- Bilingual client support
Serving Miami
Estate Planning for Miami Families
Whether you are creating your first will, updating old documents, planning for incapacity, or trying to help your family avoid probate, the right legal plan can make a major difference.
Whether you are creating your first will, updating old documents, planning for incapacity, or trying to help your family avoid probate, the right legal plan can make a major difference.
FAQ
Miami Estate Planning FAQs
Do I need a will or a trust in Florida?
It depends on your assets, family situation, and goals. A will names beneficiaries and goes through probate, while a trust can help avoid probate and offer more control. We help you determine which option — or combination — best fits your needs.
How much does estate planning cost?
Costs vary depending on the complexity of your plan. We provide clear, upfront pricing after your free consultation so you know exactly what to expect before committing.
Can estate planning help avoid probate?
Yes. Certain tools like revocable living trusts, beneficiary designations, and joint ownership structures can help your assets transfer outside of probate, saving time and expense for your family.
What documents should every Florida resident have?
At a minimum, most Florida residents should have a last will and testament, a durable power of attorney, a healthcare surrogate designation, and a living will (advance directive).
How often should an estate plan be updated?
You should review your estate plan every 3 to 5 years, or whenever a major life event occurs — such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a significant change in assets, or a move to a new state.
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