{"id":1055,"date":"2026-10-15T07:52:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T07:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-139-105-30.nip.io\/trust-litigation-attorney\/miami-beach-trust-litigation-attorney\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:10:21","slug":"miami-beach-trust-litigation-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/miami-beach-trust-litigation-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Beach Trust Litigation Attorney | Trust Counsel, PL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Probate court hallway with people in business attire reviewing documents outside a hearing room.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/probate-court-hallway-with-people-in-business-attire-reviewi-photo.jpg\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust Litigation Attorney | Coral Gables Office<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Book a free strategy call<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Book a free strategy call<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Marenco \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A Miami Beach <a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/\">trust litigation attorney<\/a> can advise beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries about disputes over a trust&#8217;s terms, its administration or a trustee&#8217;s conduct. Trust Counsel, PL focuses on trusts and estates from its only office in Coral Gables, Florida, and it serves clients in Miami Beach. This page explains what trust litigation involves, which disputes Leslie V. Marenco may advise on, and how a matter may proceed. Every right, duty and deadline described here depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2>What Trust Litigation in Miami Beach Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation is a dispute about a trust, handled through negotiation or in court, depending on the facts. Disputes may involve what a trust says, how a trustee runs it, or whether a trust is valid.<\/p>\n<p>Some questions start as simple requests for information about how a trust is being administered. Others may move to a court filing if the parties cannot agree.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for three groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beneficiaries<\/strong>, who may receive trust property under the trust&#8217;s terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heirs<\/strong>, who may have an interest in a family member&#8217;s estate or trust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fiduciaries<\/strong>, including trustees and personal representatives (often called an executor).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. The firm does not serve as trustee or personal representative. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, subject to the governing instrument and applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>Roles can overlap, such as when a trustee is also a beneficiary. What that means depends on the governing instrument and applicable Florida law.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-law-office-exterior-with-an-elegant-facade-and-arched-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Modern law office exterior with an elegant facade and arched entrance, serving Miami Beach trust litigation clients.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Disputes the Firm&#8217;s Lawyers May Advise On<\/h2>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco may advise on the disputes below. Each one depends on the trust terms and the facts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accounting and information.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0813.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0813<\/a>, a trustee of an irrevocable trust generally must give qualified beneficiaries an accounting at least annually, subject to the statute&#8217;s exceptions and the trust&#8217;s terms. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.08135.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.08135<\/a>, that accounting must show all cash and property transactions, including compensation paid to the trustee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trustee conduct.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1001.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1001<\/a>, a violation by a trustee of a duty owed to a beneficiary is a breach of trust. Whether particular conduct meets that test depends on the trust and the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0706.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0706<\/a>, a settlor, cotrustee or beneficiary may ask the court to remove a trustee. Grounds include a serious breach of trust, and the outcome depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust contests.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0207.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0207<\/a>, the contestant has the burden of establishing the grounds for invalidity. Timing rules also apply, especially for revocable trusts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modification and reformation.<\/strong> A court may modify some irrevocable trusts under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.04113.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.04113<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0415.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0415<\/a>, a court may reform a trust for a mistake of fact or law, but the mistake must be proved by clear and convincing evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nonjudicial settlement.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0111.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0111<\/a>, interested persons may enter a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement on a trust matter. That agreement is valid only to the extent a court could approve its terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some matters begin as one question about trust terms. Others involve several parties and several claims. No single remedy fits every case. The governing instrument, applicable law and the evidence shape which option may fit.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Trust Litigation Matter May Proceed<\/h2>\n<p>A trust matter may begin with a consultation. It may move toward court only if earlier steps do not address the dispute.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You describe the trust, the parties and the question in dispute. The lawyer may ask for the trust document and any amendments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> Leslie V. Marenco may review accountings, account statements and letters to outline possible options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or mediation.<\/strong> Demand letters, negotiation or mediation may be possible, depending on the facts and the law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court filing, if needed.<\/strong> Depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case, a matter that is not resolved this way may proceed in court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Deadlines matter.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1008.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1008<\/a>, some claims based on adequately disclosed matters are barred as provided in chapter 95. A limitation notice can describe a six-month period after receipt. When that time starts depends on the disclosure and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>Timelines vary with the court and the claim. No schedule or result can be promised. Depending on the governing instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case, the client may decide on settlement after Leslie V. Marenco explains the options.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Trust Counsel, PL for Miami Beach Trust Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel, PL focuses on probate, trust and estate matters from its Coral Gables office. Leslie V. Marenco is the lawyer named for this practice.<\/p>\n<p>The practice covers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/resource-center\/video\/what-is-probate\/\">probate litigation<\/a>, trust litigation, trust administration, estate tax planning, business succession planning, asset protection, guardianship and estate planning. Leslie V. Marenco may advise beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries in probate and trust matters.<\/p>\n<p>The practice has support staff, including assistants and office staff, who work with the lawyer on day-to-day tasks.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/flofr.gov\/divisions-offices\/division-of-financial-institutions\/family-trust-companies\">professional fiduciary<\/a> may bring administration knowledge to a matter. What that role involves depends on the governing instrument and applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>We serve clients in Miami Beach. The firm&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>Fees, Costs and the Free First Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Fees are agreed between the client and the attorney according to the scope of the work.<\/p>\n<p>Costs may include court filing charges and other expenses, which depend on the matter. The attorney can explain likely costs before you decide whether to hire the firm.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1004.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1004<\/a>, the statute provides that the court shall award taxable costs as in chancery actions in actions for breach of fiduciary duty or challenging a trustee&#8217;s exercise of powers, and in proceedings under ss. 736.0410-736.0417, and how it applies depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case. The court may direct payment from a party&#8217;s interest in the trust. Whether this applies depends on the case.<\/p>\n<p>The firm offers a free first consultation. It is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>To prepare, bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the trust document and any amendments<\/li>\n<li>account statements or accountings you have received<\/li>\n<li>letters or notices about the dispute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lawyer advertising notice: Leslie V. Marenco is responsible for this page. Trust Counsel, PL&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a beneficiary ask for a copy of the trust?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0813.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0813<\/a>, a trustee provides a complete copy on reasonable request. How that applies depends on the trust instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do all trust disputes go to court?<\/summary><p>No. Some are handled through negotiation, mediation or a nonjudicial settlement agreement. Whether a court case is needed depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a trust dispute take?<\/summary><p>Timing depends on the claim, the parties, the court and applicable law. No timeline or result is promised.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I wait to ask about a deadline?<\/summary><p>Deadlines can run under Florida law, so asking early can help you understand your timing. How the rules apply depends on the facts of each case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a trustee also be a beneficiary?<\/summary><p>Roles can overlap. What duties and rights follow depends on the governing trust instrument and applicable Florida law.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does Trust Counsel, PL serve as trustee?<\/summary><p>No. The firm does not serve as trustee or personal representative. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, subject to the governing instrument and applicable law.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a Miami Beach trust litigation attorney in Coral Gables help?<\/summary><p>Leslie V. Marenco may advise clients in Miami Beach from the firm&#8217;s Coral Gables office. The right approach depends on the trust terms and the facts of each matter.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bald-lawyer-seated-in-an-office-with-legal-documents-beside-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bald lawyer seated in an office with legal documents beside a Lady Justice statue.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Leslie V. Marenco About Your Miami Beach Trust Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a trust accounting has not been shared with you, or a trustee&#8217;s decision leaves you with questions, now is a good time to talk. If you need a Miami Beach trust litigation attorney to review your situation, call (305) 707-7126 or <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">schedule online<\/a> to book your free first consultation. It is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Trust Counsel, PL, 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 802, Coral Gables, FL 33134. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Viewing this website does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to do so.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficiary and heir representation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What options are available depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of the trust instrument<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trust document and Florida law shape the questions that matter in a dispute.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for fiduciaries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those responsibilities depend on the governing instrument and applicable law.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paths beyond the courtroom<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some trust matters may be resolved through negotiation, mediation or a nonjudicial settlement agreement. Whether those options fit depends on the facts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coral Gables office<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our only office is in Coral Gables. We serve clients in Miami Beach and elsewhere in Florida.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation with Trust Counsel, PL is free, confidential and without obligation to continue. Fees are agreed between you and the attorney according to the scope of work. Outcomes depend on the trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Trust litigation matters we focus on<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficiary disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about distributions, information requests or how a trust is administered. The answers depend on the trust instrument and applicable Florida law.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trustee accountability<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concerns about a trustee&#x27;s conduct are reviewed under the governing instrument, Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust interpretation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over what a trust document means. Its language, surrounding circumstances and Florida law may all bear on the analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related probate and guardianship matters<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Leslie V.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Schedule online or call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Schedule online or call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/florida\/\">Trust Litigation Attorney in Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/fort-lauderdale\/\">Trust Litigation Attorney in Fort Lauderdale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/boca-raton\/\">Trust Litigation Attorney in Boca Raton<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-administration-law-firm-fort-lauderdale\/\">Trust Administration Law Firm Fort Lauderdale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-fort-lauderdale\/\">Trust Litigation Law Firm Fort Lauderdale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-pinecrest\/\">Trust Litigation Law Firm Pinecrest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/trust-litigation-attorney\/can-i-set-up-my-own-trust-without-a-lawyer\/\">Can I set up my own trust without a lawyer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leslie V. 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