{"id":1144,"date":"2026-10-15T11:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-139-105-30.nip.io\/probate-litigation-attorney\/probate-litigation-law-firm-pinecrest\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:10:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:10:06","slug":"probate-litigation-law-firm-pinecrest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/probate-litigation-attorney\/probate-litigation-law-firm-pinecrest\/","title":{"rendered":"Probate Litigation Attorney in Coral Gables | 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=\"Filing cabinets and stacked case folders fill a probate clerk&#x27;s office, reflecting the paperwork of contested estate proceedings.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/filing-cabinets-and-stacked-case-folders-fill-a-probate-cler-photo-7.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)\">Probate Litigation | Coral Gables, Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Clear Counsel for Probate Disputes in Coral Gables<\/h1><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<!-- \/wp:cover -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"0.85rem\"},\"color\":{\"text\":\"#6b7280\"},\"spacing\":{\"margin\":{\"bottom\":\"1.5rem\"}}}} --><p style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Marenco \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Probate Litigation Law Firm Pinecrest | Trust Counsel, PL<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/resource-center\/video\/what-is-probate\/\">Probate litigation<\/a> can involve a court dispute over how a deceased person&#8217;s estate or trust is handled, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. Trust Counsel, PL is a probate litigation law firm Pinecrest residents can contact from its only office in Coral Gables. Leslie V. Marenco may advise or represent heirs, beneficiaries, creditors and fiduciaries, depending on the governing will or trust, Florida law, and the facts of each case. This page explains what that work covers, how the process usually starts, and how to reach the firm. We serve clients in Pinecrest.<\/p>\n<!-- wp:group {\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"padding\":{\"top\":\"1.5rem\",\"bottom\":\"1.5rem\",\"left\":\"1.5rem\",\"right\":\"1.5rem\"}},\"border\":{\"radius\":\"8px\"}},\"backgroundColor\":\"accent\",\"textColor\":\"base\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background\" 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<!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If a will, a trust, or a personal representative&#x27;s handling of an estate has you wondering where you stand, reach out to Trust Counsel to book your free strategy call. Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:buttons --><div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"chg-cta-call\"} --><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><!-- \/wp:button --><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"chg-cta-form\"} --><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><!-- \/wp:button --><\/div><!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"aspectRatio\":\"16\/9\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"style\":{\"border\":{\"radius\":\"8px\"}}} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-framed-legal-certificate-and-a-lady-justice-figurine-sit-o-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A framed legal certificate and a Lady Justice figurine sit on a wooden desk in a law office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image -->\n<h2>What Probate Litigation Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Whether a matter becomes a contested court proceeding over the administration of an estate or trust after a death depends on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. It can involve a will, a trust, or the conduct of the person who manages the assets. The scope depends on the governing instrument, Florida law, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>This work often matters to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heirs and beneficiaries who question a will, a trust, or how assets are being handled. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/?q=%22power+of+withdrawal%22+beneficiary+trust\">Court opinions on trust disputes<\/a> can show how courts have construed these rights.<\/li>\n<li>Creditors who are owed money by an estate.<\/li>\n<li>Personal representatives (often called executors) who need advice on their duties.<\/li>\n<li>Trustees who need advice on their duties under a trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative. The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. The firm itself does not serve as a fiduciary.<\/p>\n<p>The practice focuses on probate and trust litigation, along with related estate planning and trust administration matters.<\/p>\n<h2>Matters on Which Clients May Seek Advice or Representation<\/h2>\n<p>Disputes of this kind may begin with a document, a payment, or a decision someone questions, depending on the governing instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case. Each matter type below depends on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Will contests.<\/strong> A will contest challenges whether a will is valid. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0732\/Sections\/0732.518.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 732.518<\/a>, an action to contest a will may not be commenced before the testator&#8217;s death. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.107.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.107<\/a>, the proponent must first establish formal execution and attestation. Who bears the burden of proof in a challenge to probate depends on the governing instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.107(2), a presumption of undue influence may shift the burden of proof in certain transactions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust contests.<\/strong> A trust contest challenges whether a trust is valid. 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 may have the burden of establishing the grounds for invalidity, depending on the governing instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0207(2), a challenge to a revocable trust generally cannot be commenced until the trust becomes irrevocable by its terms or by the settlor&#8217;s death, but exceptions apply, such as an action by the guardian of the property of an incapacitated settlor. How the rule applies depends on the governing instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach of fiduciary duty.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.609.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.609<\/a>, a personal representative&#8217;s fiduciary duties may be similar to a trustee&#8217;s duties under an express trust, depending on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. A personal representative may be liable to interested persons for loss from a breach. Whether particular conduct is a breach depends on the facts and governing law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accountings 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 may be required to provide a copy of the trust instrument to qualified beneficiaries upon reasonable request, depending on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.604.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.604<\/a>, a beneficiary may request in writing how an estate inventory value was determined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal of a fiduciary.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.504.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.504<\/a>, a personal representative may be removed for causes that include maladministration or wasting of the estate. 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 court may remove a trustee for a serious breach of trust, among other grounds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creditor claims.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.702.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.702<\/a>, a claim against an estate is generally binding only if filed in the probate proceeding within the time the statute sets. Under \u00a7 733.702(3), the court may extend that time in cases involving fraud, estoppel or insufficient notice, depending on applicable law and the facts of each case. How that time applies depends on the notice to creditors and the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Process Works: From First Call to Filing<\/h2>\n<p>The process usually starts with a conversation about your documents and your concerns. Each later step depends on the governing instrument, applicable law, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue. You can talk through your questions and what has happened so far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record review.<\/strong> Depending on the matter, an attorney at Trust Counsel may review the documents, court papers, and any accountings, subject to the governing instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case. How long this takes depends on how many records there are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options discussion.<\/strong> Options may include a demand letter, negotiation, mediation, or a filing in the appropriate Florida court. Each path depends on the facts and applicable law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement.<\/strong> Fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bring the will or trust, any letters or notices you received, and any accountings or inventories you have. Dates matter, so write down when you received each document.<\/p>\n<p>Timing may depend on the governing instrument, applicable law, the complexity of the dispute, and the facts of each case. No timeline is promised here.<\/p>\n<h2>Attorney Leslie V. Marenco and the Coral Gables Office<\/h2>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco is the lawyer responsible for this page. The practice is one lawyer, supported by assistants and office staff. Client legal work on this page is attributed to Leslie V. Marenco.<\/p>\n<p>Our only office is in Coral Gables. We serve clients in Pinecrest from that office.<\/p>\n<p>The practice focuses on probate and trust litigation. It also covers related estate planning and trust administration questions. The firm does not serve as personal representative or trustee, and its attorneys can serve individually in those roles.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions Readers Ask Before Hiring a Probate Litigation Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work. This page does not state rates, retainers, or market ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.106.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.106<\/a>, an attorney who has rendered services to an estate may be awarded reasonable compensation from the estate. The court may decide from what part of the estate those costs are paid. Whether that applies depends on the case.<\/p>\n<p>Is a lawsuit always needed? No. Some disputes are resolved without litigation, and others require court action. The answer depends on the governing instrument, applicable law, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>How soon must you act? Deadlines depend on applicable law and the facts of each case. Some time limits run from specific events, so it&#8217;s wise to ask about timing early.<\/p>\n<p>Does early advice prevent disputes? It may help you understand your options. Results depend on the governing instrument, applicable law, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<!-- wp:group {\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"padding\":{\"top\":\"1.5rem\",\"bottom\":\"1.5rem\",\"left\":\"1.5rem\",\"right\":\"1.5rem\"}},\"border\":{\"radius\":\"8px\"}},\"backgroundColor\":\"accent\",\"textColor\":\"base\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background\" 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<!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:buttons --><div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"chg-cta-call\"} --><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><!-- \/wp:button --><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"chg-cta-form\"} --><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><!-- \/wp:button --><\/div><!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><!-- wp:details --><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq\"><summary>Does Trust Counsel serve as personal representative or trustee?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>No. The firm does not serve as a fiduciary. Its attorneys can serve individually, and the firm advises and represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details><!-- \/wp:details --><!-- wp:details --><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq\"><summary>Do you serve Pinecrest?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We serve clients in Pinecrest from our Coral Gables office.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details><!-- \/wp:details --><!-- wp:details --><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq\"><summary>What does the first consultation involve?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>It is a free, confidential review of your questions and documents, with no obligation to continue. This is attorney advertising.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details><!-- \/wp:details --><!-- wp:details --><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq\"><summary>Can you tell me how my case will turn out?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>No. Outcomes depend on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details><!-- \/wp:details -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"aspectRatio\":\"16\/9\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"style\":{\"border\":{\"radius\":\"8px\"}}} --><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-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bald lawyer seated in an office with legal documents beside a Justice statue.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image -->\n<h2>Talk With Trust Counsel About Your Estate Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a will, a trust, or a personal representative&#8217;s or trustee&#8217;s handling of assets has you wondering where you stand, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. Call (305) 707-7126 or <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">schedule online<\/a> to book your free strategy call. The first consultation is confidential and without obligation to continue. This is attorney advertising.<\/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<!-- wp:group {\"align\":\"wide\",\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"padding\":{\"top\":\"3rem\",\"bottom\":\"3rem\",\"left\":\"1.5rem\",\"right\":\"1.5rem\"},\"blockGap\":\"1.5rem\"}},\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column --><div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of the Estate Record<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><!-- \/wp:column --><!-- wp:column --><div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for Heirs and Beneficiaries<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><!-- \/wp:column --><!-- wp:column --><div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Representation of Fiduciaries<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column --><div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-Language Guidance<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"align\":\"full\",\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"padding\":{\"top\":\"3rem\",\"bottom\":\"3rem\",\"left\":\"1.5rem\",\"right\":\"1.5rem\"},\"blockGap\":\"1.5rem\"}},\"backgroundColor\":\"surface\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background\" 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rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creditor and Claim Disputes<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><!-- \/wp:group --><\/div><!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column --><div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:group {\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"padding\":{\"top\":\"1.5rem\",\"bottom\":\"1.5rem\",\"left\":\"1.5rem\",\"right\":\"1.5rem\"}},\"border\":{\"radius\":\"8px\"}},\"backgroundColor\":\"base\"} --><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background\" 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\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiduciary Conduct and Accountings<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Whether any conduct is improper depends on the governing instrument, applicable law and the facts of each case.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><!-- \/wp:group --><\/div><!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"padding\":{\"top\":\"1.5rem\",\"bottom\":\"1.5rem\",\"left\":\"1.5rem\",\"right\":\"1.5rem\"}},\"border\":{\"radius\":\"8px\"}},\"backgroundColor\":\"accent\",\"textColor\":\"base\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background\" 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<!-- wp:heading 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