{"id":1417,"date":"2026-10-17T02:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T02:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/professional-trustee-and-executor-services\/what-type-of-lawyer-works-with-trusts\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T06:52:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T06:52:57","slug":"what-type-of-lawyer-works-with-trusts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/professional-trustee-and-executor-services\/what-type-of-lawyer-works-with-trusts\/","title":{"rendered":"What type of lawyer works with trusts? | 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-60 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 class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Exterior view of a Coral Gables, Florida office building, with desk and legal documents in the foreground.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/exterior-view-of-a-coral-gables-florida-office-building-with-photo.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><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)\">Trusts &amp; Estates | 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)\">What type of lawyer works with trusts?<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust work involves different roles, from drafting a trust to administering one or resolving a dispute. Trust Counsel, PL focuses on Florida trusts and estates matters for beneficiaries, heirs, fiduciaries and families planning their estates.<\/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\">By Leslie V. Marenco \u00b7 Published November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>What type of lawyer works with trusts?<\/h2>\n<p>What type of lawyer works with trusts? The short answer is that the lawyer is usually named by the job. Some lawyers help create a trust. Others advise a trustee, handle a trust after it is set up, or represent a beneficiary in a dispute. This page sorts those roles so you can see which kind of help fits your question. Florida law and the trust document itself shape each role. These labels are a starting point, not a rule.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><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\/close-up-of-a-desk-with-legal-documents-a-pen-and-a-trust-fo-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a desk with legal documents, a pen, and a trust folder in a Coral Gables, Florida law office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What type of lawyer works with trusts, and what is a trust lawyer called?<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Trust lawyer&#8221; is everyday language, not a formal title. Florida lawyers who work with trusts are usually described by the matter they handle, such as estate planning, trust administration, trust litigation or probate litigation. The right label depends on what you need and on the governing trust instrument and applicable Florida law.<\/p>\n<p>Trust Counsel, PL is a law firm in Coral Gables, Florida. Leslie V. Marenco focuses on probate, trust, guardianship and fiduciary matters. Leslie V. Marenco is the lawyer responsible for the content of this page.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of lawyers who work with trusts<\/h2>\n<p>Each kind of lawyer below handles a different part of trust work. These labels describe typical work. They are not titles the law requires.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Estate planning attorney.<\/strong> May help draft a trust alongside a will and related documents. A trust is created only if, among other requirements, the settlor has capacity and indicates an intent to create it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0402.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0402<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust administration attorney.<\/strong> May advise a trustee on running a trust after it is in place. The steps depend on the governing trust instrument and Florida law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust litigation and probate litigation attorneys.<\/strong> May represent beneficiaries, heirs or fiduciaries when a trust or estate dispute arises. The options available in a given matter depend on the trust terms and Florida law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estate tax planning, business succession and asset protection attorneys.<\/strong> May address how a trust fits into tax planning, business ownership and asset planning for business owners and families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guardianship attorney.<\/strong> May advise when a family&#8217;s planning overlaps with a guardianship supervised by a court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida law and the governing instrument decide which tasks fall to which role. A single matter may involve more than one kind of lawyer.<\/p>\n<h2>What a trust lawyer may do at each stage<\/h2>\n<p>A trust lawyer may help at three stages: setting up a trust, running it, and handling a disagreement about it. What each step involves depends on the governing trust instrument and Florida law.<\/p>\n<p>When a trust is set up, a lawyer may help define the settlor&#8217;s goals, draft the trust terms, and line up the trust with a will and beneficiary designations. Assets may need to be retitled or moved into the trust.<\/p>\n<p>Once a trust is running, a trustee may need to keep clear and accurate records. The trustee may also need to keep trust property separate from the trustee&#8217;s own property. The trustee also must keep qualified beneficiaries reasonably informed, although while a trust is revocable this duty runs only to the settlor (<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>). Within 60 days after the trustee learns that an irrevocable trust was created, or that a formerly revocable trust has become irrevocable (for example, at the settlor&#8217;s death), the trustee must give notice to the qualified beneficiaries; this notice rule does not apply to an irrevocable trust created, or a revocable trust that became irrevocable, before the effective date of the code (<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>). How that period applies depends on the trust&#8217;s terms and Florida law.<\/p>\n<p>A dispute over a trust may involve how the trust should be read, how the accounts were kept, or how a trustee acted. The possible approaches depend on the trust instrument, Florida law and the facts of each case. A lawyer may advise or represent the person involved.<\/p>\n<h2>How trust lawyers work with trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries<\/h2>\n<p>The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries, subject to the governing instrument and applicable law. The firm itself does not serve as a trustee, personal representative or other fiduciary. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law also sets rules for who may act as personal representative.<\/p>\n<p>A trustee owes a duty of loyalty to the beneficiaries. As between a trustee and the beneficiaries, a trustee shall administer the trust solely in the interests of the beneficiaries (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0802.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0802<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A trustee generally manages property held in a trust. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0802.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0802(2)<\/a> says that, subject to the rights of persons dealing with or assisting the trustee as provided in s. 736.1016, a sale, encumbrance, or other transaction involving the investment or management of trust property entered into by the trustee for the trustee\u2019s own personal account, or otherwise affected by a conflict between the trustee\u2019s fiduciary and personal interests, is voidable by a beneficiary affected by the transaction unless one of several listed exceptions applies. Examples include (a) the transaction was authorized by the terms of the trust, and (f) the transaction was consented to in writing by a settlor of the trust while the trust was revocable. A professional trustee may bring particular skills to the role. If you are unsure who steps in as personal representative (often called an executor) in Florida, a lawyer can explain how the facts apply.<\/p>\n<h2>Estate tax, business and asset protection questions that involve trusts<\/h2>\n<p>Estate tax, business succession and asset protection lawyers look at how a trust fits into a larger plan. The right lawyer depends on the family&#8217;s assets, goals and the tax and property rules that apply.<\/p>\n<p>Tax rules change over time. For 2026, the federal basic exclusion amount is $15,000,000 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-drop\/rp-25-32.pdf\">IRS guidance for 2026<\/a>). Whether that figure matters for a given estate turns on its assets, gifts and trust terms.<\/p>\n<p>Business succession questions may involve who will own or run a company after an owner dies or steps back. A trust may be one tool discussed in that planning. The outcome depends on the business structure and its governing documents.<\/p>\n<p>Asset protection calls for caution. A lawyer can review whether any structure fits the trust terms and 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><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<h2>How to begin your trust matter with Trust Counsel<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can explain which practice areas apply to your matter during a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue. Trust Counsel&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables, Florida. Trust Counsel&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables.<\/p>\n<p>Ask how fees will work. Fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer advising a trustee and a lawyer representing a beneficiary may have different roles in the same trust. That depends on the trust terms and Florida law. For a broader view, see <a href=\"\/resources\/professional-trustee-and-executor-services\/\">professional trustee and executor services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What type of lawyer works with trusts in Florida?<\/summary><p>Lawyers handle trust work in several roles, including estate planning, trust administration, trust litigation and probate litigation. The right role depends on the governing instrument and your question.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a lawyer serve as trustee?<\/summary><p>Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, but the firm itself does not serve as a fiduciary. Who may serve depends on 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>What is a professional trustee in Florida?<\/summary><p>A professional trustee is a trustee who serves in that role for pay, rather than as a family member. Compensation and duties depend on the trust terms and Florida law.<\/p><\/details>\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-interior-in-coral-gables-florida-with-a-de-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Modern law office interior in Coral Gables, Florida, with a desk, legal documents, and a wide view of the surroundings.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Speaking with a Coral Gables trust lawyer about your situation<\/h2>\n<p>You may be researching this for a parent, a relative or a trust you did not create. You may be reading a trust document you just received, or deciding who should serve as trustee. Those moments can feel urgent. If that is where you are, Leslie V. Marenco, the firm&#8217;s lawyer in Coral Gables, can talk through your situation. Call (305) 707-7126 or <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">schedule online<\/a>. The first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue. Leslie V. Marenco is the lawyer responsible for the content of this page. Trust Counsel, PL&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/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. 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We serve clients in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Representation on every side<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries in trust and estate matters.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiduciary service through our attorneys<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust Counsel&#x27;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative. The firm itself does not serve as a fiduciary.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning and administration<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help families and business owners with estate tax, asset protection and business succession planning, as well as trust administration.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\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\">Which trust lawyer you need depends on your question<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide 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\">Trust administration attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guiding a trustee through the duties of managing and distributing trust property under the trust terms.<\/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 litigation attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Handling disputes over a trust&#x27;s terms, a trustee&#x27;s conduct or a beneficiary&#x27;s rights.<\/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\">Probate litigation attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representing heirs, beneficiaries and personal representatives in contested estate and probate proceedings.<\/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\">Estate tax planning attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing how estate tax rules may affect a family&#x27;s plan and how the plan can be structured accordingly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide 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\">Business succession planning attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning the transfer of a business owner&#x27;s interests to family members, partners or successors.<\/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\">Asset protection attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structuring plans that help protect family assets from avoidable risks, within the limits of the 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\">Guardianship attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping families with guardianship matters for a person who needs court-supervised protection.<\/p><\/div><\/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\">Match the lawyer to the stage of the matter<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning, administering and litigating a trust call for different work. 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