Estate Planning in South Miami, FL

Cardoso Estate Planning helps South Miami 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 South Miami–Based Estate Planning Attorney

If you live in South Miami 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 South Miami 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.

Clients often find us when searching:

• “estate planning attorney near me”
  
  
• “wills and trusts attorney South Miami”
  
  
• “Lady Bird deed lawyer South Miami”
  
  

Last Will and Testament – South Miami, 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 South Miami clients draft clear, legally valid wills that reduce confusion, avoid disputes, and ensure their wishes are respected under Florida law.

Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts – South Miami, FL

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

We assist clients in South Miami 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) – South Miami, 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 – South Miami, 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 South Miami residents, a health care surrogate designation is a critical part of a complete estate plan, helping avoid uncertainty during medical emergencies.

Living Will – South Miami, 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) – South Miami, 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 South Miami homeowners on whether this option fits their estate planning goals and prepare the deed correctly to avoid future issues.

Who We Serve in South Miami

We work with individuals, families, retirees, and property owners in South Miami 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.