{"id":5225,"date":"2026-10-27T03:50:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T03:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/resources-business-succession-planning-attorney-florida\/what-type-of-lawyer-is-best-for-inheritance\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:58:57","slug":"what-type-of-lawyer-is-best-for-inheritance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/resources-business-succession-planning-attorney-florida\/what-type-of-lawyer-is-best-for-inheritance\/","title":{"rendered":"Inheritance Lawyer in Florida: Which Type Fits Your Case"},"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-80 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 wp-image-5223\" alt=\"Wooden desk with probate papers, a pen, and a house key in a Florida law office.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-probate-papers-a-pen-and-a-house-key-in-a-f-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-probate-papers-a-pen-and-a-house-key-in-a-f-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-probate-papers-a-pen-and-a-house-key-in-a-f-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-probate-papers-a-pen-and-a-house-key-in-a-f-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-probate-papers-a-pen-and-a-house-key-in-a-f-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-probate-papers-a-pen-and-a-house-key-in-a-f-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" 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)\">Coral Gables, Florida | Trusts and Estates<\/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)\">Inheritance Lawyer in Florida: Which Type Fits Your Case<\/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)\">An inheritance problem can call for a probate attorney, a trust attorney, or a planning lawyer. Learn how each role differs, then talk with Leslie V. Marenco and the Trust Counsel team about your situation.<\/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 October 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p><em>Responsible lawyer: Leslie V. Marenco, Trust Counsel, PL, Coral Gables, Florida.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re asking what type of lawyer is best for inheritance, the short answer is a trusts and estates attorney. The exact type depends on your stage: planning before death, handling an estate after death, or fighting over a will or trust. This guide explains which lawyer type fits which job. It&#8217;s written for adult children, heirs, and people named to handle a relative&#8217;s estate.<\/p>\n<h2>Which kind of lawyer handles inheritance matters<\/h2>\n<p>Different lawyers handle different stages. Start with the stage you&#8217;re in, then match the lawyer to the task.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Estate planning attorney:<\/strong> Helps a parent or relative put documents in place before death, such as a will or trust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Probate attorney:<\/strong> Guides the court process that moves a dead person&#8217;s assets to heirs and beneficiaries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust administration attorney:<\/strong> Advises on the duties of a trustee once a trust is in effect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Probate or trust litigation attorney:<\/strong> Handles court contests, such as a challenge to a will or trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other types, such as business succession, estate tax planning, asset protection, and guardianship attorneys, fit narrower jobs. No single type fits every question. The facts of the estate decide which fits.<\/p>\n<p>Trust Counsel, PL focuses on trusts and estates matters from its only office, in Coral Gables. We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.<\/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\">If you&#x27;re waiting on an inheritance, or you were named personal representative or trustee and aren&#x27;t sure what comes next, we can talk through your situation. 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\/a-lawyer-meets-with-a-couple-at-a-desk-in-an-elegant-office-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer meets with a couple across a desk in an elegant office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Do I have to hire an attorney for probate?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you need a lawyer turns on the estate, its assets, and whether anyone disagrees. Probate is the court process for handling a dead person&#8217;s property that is in their own name.<\/p>\n<p>Timing matters too. Missed filings can slow an estate down.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s Probate Code uses the term personal representative for the person who runs the estate. Many readers know this role as an executor. The definitions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0731\/Sections\/0731.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 731.201<\/a> set the terms the code uses.<\/p>\n<p>Not every person or entity can take this role. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.305.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.305<\/a> lists Florida trust companies, and state and national banks and savings associations authorized and qualified to exercise fiduciary powers in Florida, as entities that may act as personal representatives. A law firm is not on that list. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, and the firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<h2>Matching the lawyer to your role in the inheritance<\/h2>\n<p>Your role in the estate shows what help you need first.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a beneficiary or heir, the law defines your position by the will or by the lack of one. A beneficiary is an heir at law in an intestate estate, or a devisee in a testate estate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0731\/Sections\/0731.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 731.201<\/a>). If you&#8217;re waiting for your share, know this rule. A personal representative doesn&#8217;t have to pay or deliver a gift until five months after letters are granted (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.801.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.801<\/a>). The firm advises and represents beneficiaries and heirs.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re named as personal representative or trustee, you carry legal duties. A personal representative must observe the standards of care that apply to trustees and distribute the estate under the will and the Probate Code (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.602.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.602<\/a>). A trustee of an irrevocable trust must notify qualified beneficiaries within 60 days after learning of the trust (<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>).<\/p>\n<p>If you were left out of a will or trust, or you don&#8217;t know whether you&#8217;re named, the question is who inherits. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 733.105<\/a>, when property passes by intestate succession or the will is unclear and there is doubt about who is entitled to receive it or the shares involved, an interested person can ask the court to determine beneficiaries or their shares.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re helping a parent plan ahead, an estate planning attorney handles documents before death. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/resource-center\/video\/preparing-for-your-initial-estate-planning-meeting\/\">ACTEC<\/a> notes that an estate planning attorney gathers family and financial information at the first meeting and treats it as confidential.<\/p>\n<h2>When an inheritance becomes a dispute<\/h2>\n<p>A dispute over an inheritance usually becomes a court contest. Probate or trust litigation attorneys handle those contests. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/resource-center\/video\/inheritance-and-estate-settlement-when-will-i-get-my-money\/\">ACTEC<\/a>, disputes among beneficiaries, family members, or creditors can lead to court involvement.<\/p>\n<p>Common disagreements include a challenge to a will&#8217;s validity, unequal shares, questions about who is an heir, and distributions that stall. Each one follows its own rules.<\/p>\n<p>A will is void if fraud, duress, mistake, or undue influence procured its execution (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0732\/Sections\/0732.5165.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 732.5165<\/a>). In a will contest, the proponent first shows formal signing. After that, the contestant must prove the grounds for opposing probate (<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>). In any transaction or event to which the presumption of undue influence applies, the presumption implements public policy against abuse of fiduciary or confidential relationships and is therefore a presumption shifting the burden of proof under ss. 90.301-90.304, as stated in <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(2)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A trust contest has its own timing. The contestant carries the burden of proving invalidity (<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>).<\/p>\n<p>Keep one difference clear. Administration follows the documents and the law. Litigation asks a judge to decide a fight between parties.<\/p>\n<h2>Family businesses and other inheritance assets<\/h2>\n<p>Inherited business interests and minor heirs often need help beyond general probate work.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/resources\/resources-business-succession-planning-attorney-florida\/\">business succession planning attorney<\/a> coordinates how an ownership interest passes. The goal is for the will or trust and the company documents to match.<\/p>\n<p>Estate tax planning matters for larger estates. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-drop\/rp-25-32.pdf\">IRS guidance<\/a>, it &#8220;amends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/2010\">\u00a7 2010(c)(3)<\/a> by increasing the basic exclusion amount to $15,000,000 for calendar year 2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If a minor inherits, a court may appoint a guardian. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0744\/Sections\/0744.3021.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 744.3021<\/a>, a parent, next of kin, or another person interested in the minor&#8217;s welfare may petition. A guardian for a minor has the authority of a plenary guardian. The court may also appoint an attorney to represent the minor at the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>An asset protection attorney looks at how assets are held before or after a transfer.<\/p>\n<h2>What to gather before a first consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring the will, any trust, and any court papers you have received. Those documents show a lawyer what exists.<\/p>\n<p>Also gather these items if you have them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A death certificate<\/li>\n<li>A list of known assets and debts<\/li>\n<li>Beneficiary designations for accounts and policies<\/li>\n<li>A timeline of family relationships and key dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Timing can matter for the will itself. The Clerk says the custodian should provide the date of death or Social Security number if available.<\/p>\n<p>The firm offers a free first consultation, which is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<h3>Common questions<\/h3><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What type of lawyer is best for inheritance questions?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trusts and estates attorney is the usual starting point. Your role and the stage of the estate decide the exact type.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a law firm serve as personal representative in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A law firm is not among the entities listed in Florida&#8217;s statute for personal representatives. Attorneys can serve individually.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer for probate in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer turns on the estate, its assets, and whether anyone disagrees. Probate deadlines apply either way.<\/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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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-an-antique-typewriter-with-round-keys-on-a-rusti-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an antique typewriter with round keys on a rustic wooden surface.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with a Coral Gables trusts and estates attorney about your situation<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re waiting on an inheritance, or you were named personal representative or trustee and aren&#8217;t sure what to do next, you don&#8217;t have to work it out alone. Many people in this position are still learning the rules and haven&#8217;t chosen a lawyer yet. Call (305) 707-7126 or <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">schedule online<\/a> to talk through your situation.<\/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 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\">Match your situation to the right type of attorney<\/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\">Heir or beneficiary dispute<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over a will, an estate&#x27;s administration or a share of property often call for probate litigation. Trust Counsel&#x27;s probate litigation attorneys represent heirs and beneficiaries in these matters.<\/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 questions or conflicts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the issue involves a trust, its terms, or how a trustee is handling it, trust litigation or trust administration guidance may apply. The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries.<\/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\">Planning before a transfer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estate tax planning, business succession planning and asset protection focus on structuring assets before they pass to the next generation. Guardianship and estate planning work address other family needs.<\/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\">Serving as a fiduciary<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust Counsel&#x27;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative. The firm also advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries in their duties.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why start the conversation with Trust Counsel<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coral Gables office<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our only office is in Coral Gables, and 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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Focused trusts and estates practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm focuses on probate, trust, guardianship and estate and business planning 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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Named attorneys<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leslie V. Marenco is the responsible attorney for this page. Tanya Vega is also one of the firm&#x27;s attorneys.<\/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\">Describe your situation before you choose a type<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labels like probate, trust or estate planning do not always match the problem you are facing. Gather your documents and a short timeline of events so an attorney can review the actual issue with you.<\/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-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\">Not sure which type of attorney you need? 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