Wills & Trusts Lawyer
Want your wishes clear and your family protected? We build wills and trusts that fit your life, keep things out of probate where we can, and stay current as life changes. Free consultation.
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Creating a will that reflects your wishes
RAM Law & Title, PLLC helps families in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and South Miami create a Florida-compliant last will that names beneficiaries, appoints a personal representative, and can designate guardians for minor children. We explain execution requirements under Florida law (written will, your signature, and two witnesses present together) and offer a self-proving affidavit at signing to speed future court review. For a broader roadmap of documents and updates as life changes, our team ties your will into thoughtful estate planning that’s easy to follow.
Establishing trusts to streamline transfers
A revocable living trust can help your family avoid probate, centralize asset management, and provide clear instructions if you become incapacitated. Depending on your goals, we also advise on irrevocable structures, special needs planning, and testamentary trusts that activate through your will. RAM Law & Title drafts plain-English provisions, aligns titles and beneficiary designations, and shows you how to fund the trust so it actually works for your home near Miracle Mile or investment accounts in Miami.
Will vs. trust: what fits your situation
Many clients benefit from both: a living trust for major assets and a pour-over will to capture anything left outside the trust. We’ll weigh factors like privacy, cost, your timeline, and the nature of real property in Miami-Dade to recommend a practical mix. If minimizing court involvement is a priority, we’ll explain how a funded trust compares to the court process outlined in probate & estate administration, and when each path applies.
Our process, from first conversation to signing
We begin with a focused consult to understand your goals and family dynamics, then deliver draft documents with clear summaries. After review, we handle signing with proper formalities and provide organized copies for your records and fiduciaries. To complete the plan, we coordinate with your bank and advisor, and we include guidance on advance directives so financial and medical decisions are covered if you can’t act.
Planning that adapts with you
Life changes, like a marriage, a new child, or a home purchase in Coral Gables, should trigger simple updates. RAM Law & Title keeps your will and trust aligned with beneficiary forms, homestead considerations, and tax-aware transfers so your plan remains current without complexity.
Common questions
How do I make a valid will in Florida?
A Florida will has to be signed by you in front of two witnesses, who also sign. Adding a notarized self-proving affidavit speeds court acceptance later. We prepare and properly execute the documents so your wishes hold up.
Do I still need a will if I create a living trust?
Yes. Most plans pair a revocable trust with a “pour-over” will that catches anything not retitled into the trust and names guardians for minor children. We make sure the trust is funded and lined up with your beneficiary designations.
What's the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust?
A revocable trust avoids probate and handles incapacity but doesn't shield assets from creditors. An irrevocable trust can add protection and tax planning but limits your control. We match the choice to your goals and your risk.
Which assets avoid probate in Florida?
Accounts with named beneficiaries (POD/TOD), life insurance, retirement plans, and jointly owned property with survivorship usually pass outside probate. We align these with your will or trust so they don't conflict.
How often should I update my will or trust?
After any major life event: marriage, divorce, a birth, a death, buying or selling a home, or every three to five years. We amend the documents and update the funding so the plan stays current.
Rooted in Coral Gables.
We were born and built here. We take cases throughout Florida, with our primary focus on South Florida and the Keys. From Miracle Mile to the Biltmore, you get a local team that knows these streets, these courts, and these neighborhoods.
- Coral Gables
- Miami-Dade
- Broward
- Palm Beach
- The Florida Keys
- All of Florida
Talk to a Coral Gables attorney
Tell us what's going on. We'll listen, explain your options in plain language, and be honest about how we can help. Free consultation, no obligation.