Power of Attorney & Living Will
Illness and accidents don't wait. We prepare the documents that let people you trust handle your finances and medical decisions, and put your wishes on the record, if you ever can't speak for yourself. Free consultation.
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Why advance directives matter for every adult
Accidents and illness don’t wait for the perfect time. RAM Law and Title, PLLC prepares documents that let trusted people manage finances, make healthcare decisions, and follow your preferences if you become unable to decide. Having clear instructions on file with providers and banks across Miami-Dade spares loved ones from guesswork.
Durable power of attorney for finances and legal matters
A Florida durable power of attorney authorizes your chosen agent to act on your behalf, from paying bills and signing documents to managing accounts and real estate, effective upon signing under current Florida law. We draft the authority you want your agent to have, no more, and we prepare the document so banks accept it without a fight.
Healthcare surrogate and living will guidance
A healthcare surrogate (medical power of attorney) empowers someone you trust to make treatment decisions if you cannot, while a living will records your wishes for end-of-life care. We help you choose the right surrogate, address HIPAA access, and put clear directives in place for hospitals across South Florida, from Coral Gables and Coconut Grove to South Miami and beyond.
How we draft, execute, and coordinate
The process: a consultation, drafts you can actually read, a supervised signing with the formalities Florida requires, and copies distributed to the people who will need them. These directives work alongside wills & trusts so your lifetime wishes and post-death plans align, and they complement comprehensive estate planning that stays current as life changes. If incapacity creates court concerns, having directives on file can reduce probate & estate administration complications later.
Most estate plans are never tested. The ones that are, are tested in a courtroom.
I have litigated the aftermath: the will contest, the missing heir, the homestead fight, the personal representative who did not qualify in time. I draft with that in mind, and if a plan I did not write ends up in probate court, I am the one who takes it there.
Common questions
What is a durable power of attorney in Florida and when does it take effect?
A durable POA lets an agent handle your financial and legal matters, and in Florida it's effective as soon as you sign it (the state stopped allowing “springing” POAs in 2011). We draft the exact authorities you want and handle the execution formalities.
What's the difference between a healthcare surrogate and a living will?
A healthcare surrogate names someone to make medical decisions if you can't. A living will states your own preferences for end-of-life care. Most plans include both for complete guidance.
Who should I choose as my agent or surrogate?
Someone you trust who's organized, reachable, and willing to act, plus a backup. We'll talk through co-agents, avoiding conflicts, and HIPAA releases so they can actually access your records.
What are Florida's signing requirements for these documents?
A power of attorney needs two witnesses and a notary. A healthcare surrogate and a living will need two witnesses, one of whom isn't your spouse or a blood relative. We supervise the signing so providers and banks accept them.
Can I change or revoke my directives if circumstances change?
Yes, anytime while you're competent. Give updated copies to family, doctors, and your bank. We re-execute the documents after a marriage, divorce, move, or major health change.
Rooted in Coral Gables. Admitted throughout Florida.
The office is on Galiano Street, two blocks off Miracle Mile. Most of the work is close to it: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and the Keys. We take cases anywhere in the state.
- Coral Gables
- Miami-Dade
- Broward
- Palm Beach
- The Florida Keys
- All of Florida
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