Creating A Will That Reflects Your Wishes
RAM Law & Title, PLLC helps families in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and South Miami create a Florida-compliant last will that names beneficiaries, appoints a personal representative, and can designate guardians for minor children. We explain execution requirements under Florida law (written will, your signature, and two witnesses present together) and offer a self-proving affidavit at signing to speed future court review. For a broader roadmap of documents and updates as life changes, our team ties your will into thoughtful estate planning that’s easy to follow.
Establishing Trusts To Streamline Transfers
A revocable living trust can help your family avoid probate, centralize asset management, and provide clear instructions if you become incapacitated. Depending on your goals, we also advise on irrevocable structures, special needs planning, and testamentary trusts that activate through your will. RAM Law & Title drafts plain-English provisions, aligns titles and beneficiary designations, and shows you how to fund the trust so it actually works for your home near Miracle Mile or investment accounts in Miami.
Will Vs. Trust—What Fits Your Situation
Many clients benefit from both: a living trust for major assets and a pour-over will to capture anything left outside the trust. We’ll weigh factors like privacy, cost, your timeline, and the nature of real property in Miami-Dade to recommend a practical mix. If minimizing court involvement is a priority, we’ll explain how a funded trust compares to the court process outlined in
probate & estate administration, and when each path applies.
Our Process From First Conversation To Signing
We begin with a focused consult to understand your goals and family dynamics, then deliver draft documents with clear summaries. After review, we handle signing with proper formalities and provide organized copies for your records and fiduciaries. To complete the plan, we coordinate with your bank and advisor, and we include guidance on
advance directives so financial and medical decisions are covered if you can’t act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wills & Trusts
How do I make a valid will in Florida?
Florida wills must be signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses who also sign; adding a notarized self-proving affidavit speeds court acceptance. A will lawyer Coral Gables prepares and properly executes the documents so your wishes are honored.
Do I still need a will if I create a living trust?
Yes. Most plans use a revocable trust plus a “pour-over” will to capture assets not retitled into the trust and to name guardians for minor children. A trust attorney Coral Gables ensures your trust is funded and coordinated with beneficiary designations.
What’s the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust?
Revocable trusts avoid probate and manage incapacity but don’t shield assets from creditors; irrevocable trusts can add protection and tax planning but limit your control. A wills and trusts lawyer tailors the choice to your goals and risk profile.
Which assets avoid probate in Florida?
Accounts with beneficiaries (POD/TOD), life insurance, retirement plans, and jointly owned property with survivorship typically pass outside probate. Your estate planning attorney in Coral Gables will align these with your will or trust to avoid conflicts.
How often should I update my will or trust?
Review after major life events—marriage, divorce, birth, death, a home purchase/sale, or every 3–5 years. A trust attorney Coral Gables amends documents and updates funding so your plan stays current.
Integrated Planning That Adapts With You
Life changes—marriage, a new child, a home purchase in Coral Gables—should trigger simple updates. RAM Law & Title keeps your will and trust aligned with beneficiary forms, homestead considerations, and tax-aware transfers so your plan remains current without complexity.