What We Do

You need an estate plan to protect your family and personal assets after you are gone. Depending on your specific circumstances and wishes, you may require more complicated documents, such as a Living Trust or Powers of Attorney, beyond executing a last will and testament. Our estate attorneys create personalized plans that allow you to choose when your assets are distributed and to whom rather than risking a random judge’s decision. Talk with our firm’s experienced Fort Lauderdale estate planning attorneys to create a personalized estate plan for your unique situation.

Once your child reaches the age of 18, they are legally an adult. It’s important to start considering estate planning for your young adult at this milestone. Before your young adult heads off to college, it’s essential to ensure they have key estate planning documents. Our team of Fort Lauderdale estate planning attorneys is here to assist you in securing peace of mind for you and your family, ensuring that you are informed and prepared for the future.

Your assets will go through probate to transfer your property to your heirs or beneficiaries upon your death. However, some assets are exempt from the probate process. At SJF Law Group, our probate lawyers understand this is an emotional time for your family. Our compassionate probate law team will guide your loved ones through this challenging process and fulfill your last wishes.

Trusts are excellent estate planning tools. There are several different kinds, but some of the benefits of establishing a trust include avoiding probate, offering creditor protection for your beneficiaries, providing for beneficiaries with special needs, avoiding guardianship of minor children, allowing your estate to be held in trust until beneficiaries reach a certain age, and reducing estate taxes. Our estate attorneys serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. They can help guide you through the process to ensure you understand the trust provisions, comply with legal requirements, and avoid disputes.

Serving as a trustee comes with real fiduciary responsibility and real personal liability. Our Trust Advisory Services give trustees of ongoing irrevocable trusts direct access to experienced legal counsel for distributions, beneficiary communications, tax coordination, and compliance, so problems get caught before they become disputes. With a structured quarterly arrangement, you’re never starting from scratch with a new attorney when an issue comes up.

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, often called “Marital Agreements,” are more than simple legal contracts made before or during a marriage. They serve as a protective shield, safeguarding your assets and rights. A prenuptial agreement is established before the wedding, while a postnuptial agreement is created afterward, both designed to secure your financial future. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are complex, but our estate attorneys are here to help negotiate, draft, and ensure they comply with Florida laws.