Estate Planning in Coral Gables, FL

Cardoso Estate Planning helps Coral Gables residents protect their assets, plan for the future, and gain peace of mind through comprehensive estate planning services tailored to Florida law.

Our practice is focused on helping individuals and families structure their estate clearly, avoid probate when possible, and ensure their wishes are honored through legally sound planning.

Why Choose a Coral Gables–Based Estate Planning Attorney

If you live in Coral Gables or South Florida, working with a local estate planning attorney matters. Florida estate laws, property rules, and probate procedures are highly specific, and local experience makes a difference.

We serve clients throughout Coral Gables and surrounding areas, providing personalized estate planning that reflects your family situation, assets, and long-term goals. Our local presence ensures accessibility, clarity, and planning aligned with Florida regulations.

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• “estate planning attorney near me”
  
  
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Last Will and Testament – Coral Gables, FL

A Last Will and Testament allows you to direct how your assets are distributed after your death and to appoint guardians for minor children.

We help Coral Gables clients draft clear, legally valid wills that reduce confusion, avoid disputes, and ensure their wishes are respected under Florida law.

Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts – Coral Gables, FL

Trusts are powerful tools to manage assets, avoid probate, and protect beneficiaries.

We assist clients in Coral Gables with:

• Revocable living trusts for flexibility and probate avoidance
  
  
• Irrevocable trusts for asset protection and long-term planning
  
  

Each trust is tailored to your goals, family structure, and financial situation.

Durable Power of Attorney (POA) – Coral Gables, FL

A Durable Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become incapacitated.

We ensure your POA documents are properly drafted, compliant with Florida law, and aligned with the rest of your estate plan.

Health Care Surrogate Designation – Coral Gables, FL

This document allows you to designate a trusted individual to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

For Coral Gables residents, a health care surrogate designation is a critical part of a complete estate plan, helping avoid uncertainty during medical emergencies.

Living Will – Coral Gables, FL

A Living Will outlines your preferences regarding end-of-life care and life-sustaining treatment.

We help you clearly document your wishes so your family and healthcare providers have guidance during difficult medical situations.

Enhanced Life Estate Deed (Lady Bird Deed) – Coral Gables, FL

A Lady Bird Deed is a Florida-specific estate planning tool that allows you to transfer real estate upon death without going through probate, while maintaining full control during your lifetime.

We advise Coral Gables homeowners on whether this option fits their estate planning goals and prepare the deed correctly to avoid future issues.

Who We Serve in Coral Gables

We work with individuals, families, retirees, and property owners in Coral Gables and South Florida who want to:

• Create or update their estate plan
  
  
• Protect loved ones and assets
  
  
• Avoid probate where possible
  
  
• Plan for incapacity and medical decisions
  
  

Our practice focuses exclusively on estate planning and related legal documents, providing clarity, structure, and peace of mind.