ESTATE PLANNING ON MIAMI BEACH-ARE ALL ATTORNEY FEES CREATED EQUAL?

February 12, 2025

I have been getting so many calls of people looking for the cheapest attorney. They really want the best and the cheapest, right? I find this confusing as people creating estate plans have assets and money to protect and thus, would benefit from the best, most knowledgeable attorney. It’s the old adage, you get what you pay for.

Estate planning involves organizing an individual, couple, or family’s assets with documents that protect their loved ones and assets in the case of death or incapacity. Estate planning is also strategic. Thus, by hiring a great attorney and paying a good fee for the attorney’s experience and guidance, you are getting much more for your money. 

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF THE SHORTCUTS/CHEAPER ESTATE PLANS?

  1. An unfunded estate plan is an incomplete estate plan.
  2. When moving states, merely changing your address is not enough. 
  3. Numerous quick amendments can be confusing.
  4. Joint trusts can be cumbersome and confusing; two trusts are usually the best option. 
  5. Florida residency and homestead requires Florida trusts; thus, specific language within Florida documents are often required for effective planning and homestead exemption.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SEARCHING FOR A GREAT ESTATE PLANNING OR MIAMI-DADE PROBATE ATTORNEY ON MIAMI BEACH?

  1. Find a knowledgeable, experienced attorney in your county or area where you live.
  2. Read google reviews and search the internet to read any related information.
  3. Read their website and blogs; call them to discuss the process. 
  4. Confirm that they have experience in the law you are searching for; for example, you would not have a heart surgeon operate on your brain. Thus, you want an experienced estate planning attorney or an experienced probate attorney. 
  5. Personality matters; find an attorney you will enjoy working with on your project. 

WHY SHOULD I USE ALLY M. GLASER, PA TO HANDLE MY WILLS AND TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING, AND PROBATE MATTERS?

As an Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts and Probate Attorney in Miami Beach, Florida with over twenty-eight years of experience and both a Psychology and Law degree, I handle these matters with knowledge and sensitivity. I am familiar and comfortable with both the Miami-Dade probate court system and Broward County probate court and I know how to get things done. I handle both estate planning and probate cases, thus, I am familiar with the challenges of each and provide my clients with additional protections. Call or email me today to discuss your matters.  I am happy to help you and your loved ones during this important process.