Sweetwater Estate Planning Lawyers

I am an Associate Attorney working in the litigation and probate administration departments at Chepenik Trushin LLP. I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and in 2017, I moved to the United States to pursue my undergraduate studies. I graduated magna cum laude from The University of Tampa in 2021, earning a B.A. in Journalism, with a minor in Public Relations and Communication. I then attended the University of Miami School of Law, where I graduated in 2024. During my law school years, I worked as a law clerk in various areas of law, focusing my efforts on Commercial Litigation,...

Teresa Abood Hoffman, is the managing partner at Hoffman & Hoffman P.A.. Teresa was admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan in 1989, and the state of Florida in 1990.  Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Teresa's father, Fredric S. Abood, founded the Abood law firm in Lansing over 60 years ago, where Teresa worked from a very young age, and where her family still operates and runs the firm today.  Teresa studied in Michigan, completing AA, BA, and JD degrees.  After being admitted to practice law in Michigan, Teresa decided to further her studies in estate planning and...

I am an attorney with a sharp mind and a strong ethical foundation, focusing on private wealth management services for high net-worth clients, those with assets exceeding $24 million. My work primarily involves complex tax planning, trusts, trust and probate administration, and resolving various issues that arise. I also provide knowledgeable consultation to pre-immigration international clients, advising them on asset protection, tax management, and risk mitigation, while highlighting the financial and tax implications of relocating to the U.S. In addition to my client work, I take the initiative in driving internal operational improvements and enhancing the quality of client-facing presentations. I...

Alexander Gil earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 2014, along with a Master's Degree in Taxation. Since then, his focus has been on helping individuals and families protect and plan their estates, specializing in planning for families with a loved one or loved ones with disabilities. He holds years of experience in the courtroom as a litigator, focusing on probate, trust, and guardianship litigation. His practice remains specialized in estate and tax planning, asset protection planning, special needs planning, guardianship and probate administration, and probate, trust, and guardianship litigation. Over the years, Alexander has...

Do you need an experienced Pembroke Pines estate planning or probate attorney? Attorney Steven Friedman has the experience you can rely upon with 32 years of legal practice behind him. Mr. Friedman has been practicing law in Florida since 1987 and is a trusted name in the community. Previous clients of Attorney Friedman have dubbed him “the best of the best!” The Law Offices of Steven Friedman can address your questions regarding estate planning, asset protection, the benefits of estate planning, the components of an estate plan, conservatorship, estate administration, help through probate, inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, probate,...

I focus my law practice in the areas of real property transaction and litigation, bankruptcy, business and immigration. I have experience representing public corporations, privately-held corporations and accredited investors, but take particular pride in representing entrepreneurs and small business owners - the cornerstone of the American economy.

I am an attorney at Elder Needs Law, PLLC, where I focus on Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection Planning, and Government Benefits Preservation. I bring a fresh approach and a commitment to client-centered solutions, offering a dynamic perspective to the firm’s robust planning strategies. My focus is on developing tailored Medicaid plans that align with clients' long-term goals while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Whether you need assistance with paying for home-health care, care in an assisted living facility, or nursing home care, my team and I at Elder Needs Law, PLLC are here to guide you smoothly through the process. I...

Patrick J. Lannon practices in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration. He is admitted to practice in Florida and New York. Patrick earned his undergraduate degree (B.A., summa cum laude, 1991) from Columbia University where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and his law degree (J.D., magna cum laude, 1996) from Harvard University where he was a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy. Patrick is board certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates and AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law...

Yann Salomon is the managing attorney at Imperial Shield, PLLC, specializing in civil asset forfeiture and asset protection. Mr. Salomon focuses on defending individuals and businesses whose assets are at risk of being seized by the government, providing expert representation to challenge unlawful forfeitures and secure the return of property. In addition, Mr. Salomon helps clients safeguard their wealth through tailored estate planning and business contract drafting and review, ensuring that their assets are protected from potential legal risks, including those posed by civil asset forfeiture actions. Throughout Yann Salomon’s career, the focus has been on crafting tailored solutions that meet...

Legal matters can be intimidating and complicated, which is why it’s crucial to take an informed approach. As a professional attorney and business owner, Meredith is familiar with the challenges of being an entrepreneur. As an attorney, Meredith assists clients with estate planning and their businesses . Meredith has been an active member of the Florida Bar in good standing for over 20 years. She began her career advocating in the courtroom for those who couldn't afford legal representation at the Public Defender's Office. Meredith also was an attorney at the Department of Children and Families and...

Mr. Mellinger & his firm are AV Rated. Mr. Mellinger was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as a Florida Legal Elite in 2009. He is a candidate for the Bar Register for Preeminent Lawyers. ROBERT L. MELLINGER, P.A. is a general practice firm(s) established in 1993. The former & the new firm he is affiliated with of CASERTA & SPIRITI, PLLC. have offices in Doral & N. Miami. The firm handles a wide variety of cases, but concentrates in Personal Injury/Accidents, Probate & Guardianship, Basic Estate Planning(Wills & Powers of Attorney, etc), Family Law, Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate...

Attorney Jake Miller brings over 15 years of practice experience to people throughout Miami-Dade County, from downtown North Miami to the Design District and the Upper East Side, concentrating his practice on real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning, family law and LGBT issues. In his real estate practice, he works closely with individuals who face potential foreclosure proceedings, assisting with loan modifications, short sales and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure. Attorney Miller takes a highly personalized approach with his clients. He understands the stress and anxiety that come with unresolved legal concerns. He recognizes that your situation is unique, and will take the time...

Probate attorney Craig Donoff has been serving Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Aventura and all of South Florida for more than 40 years. The Law Offices of Craig Donoff provides estate planning to their clients with the maximum essential benefits to protect their heirs and they do so through estate planning that is vital to their client’s success. For more than 40 years now the Law Offices of Craig Donoff has provided estate planning and probate advice to their high net worth clients throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With offices located in Boca Raton and Aventura, we are...

Sandra received her Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2015 from where she graduated cum laude. While in law school, Sandra had the opportunity to intern for the Honorable Jose Rodriguez at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and at the Staff Attorney's Office in the Broward County Courthouse. Sandra was also a Certified Legal Intern at the FIU Family and Education Law Clinic and at the FIU Immigrant Children's Clinic where she handled family and dependency cases under the supervision of an attorney.

As a privately held law practice we dedicate our interests to the practice of family law. Our area of experience and expertise is in providing assistance to people with their serious and often life changing circumstances. We are here to lend a helping hand to our clients in finding a positive resolve to their situation. Helping people is the most gratifying for us. This is why my team and I do what we do.
Understandably any legal disputes are burdened by tension of the uncertainty. These disagreements will almost always create strain within families and individuals involved. In these troubled...

Blake Harris is the founder and leading figure at Blake Harris Law, where he offers global assistance in Offshore Asset Protection to clients around the world. His extensive travels to over 40 countries have enabled him to forge a vast international network through interactions with trust companies, protectors, and bankers across the globe. As a recognized author and speaker on the international stage, Blake has shared his expertise in asset protection and offshore planning with numerous professionals via continuing legal education seminars. His insights have been featured in esteemed national outlets such as Forbes, The Epoch Times, and on networks like...

Lissette Crescimone, Esq. practices in the areas of corporate law and trust and estates. She is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Initially in pursuit of a career in diplomacy, she secured a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and French, with a concentration on the European Union. She later obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center. In the most recent years Ms. Crescimone splits her time and practice between Colorado and South Florida. Ms. Crescimone supports companies in the Education and EdTech space, providing practical solutions in general business law and...

WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE ATTORNEY EXPERIENCE, Ms. Tracht offers a complete “full-service”, bi-lingual (English/Spanish) family law firm you can count on for guidance. Ms. Tracht is currently appointed and serves on four (4) separate committees for the Florida State Bar - Family Law Section, is a Certified Supreme Court Mediator, has over 25 years’ experience within the Guardian Ad Litem program, and is a well-established advocate for children. Depending on case need, other available resources may include a variety of highly trained experts, ie: Forensic Accountants, Business Valuators, Real Estate Professionals, Forensic Computer Technicians, Psychologists...

The founder of The Siegel Law Group, P.A., Barry is driven by a passion to make people’s lives better and simpler. He counsels both individuals and families on diverse issues, like:
• Trust and Estate Planning and Asset Protection (using both domestic and foreign strategies)
• Elder Law Planning
• Medicaid Planning
• Veterans Benefits
• Special Needs Planning

Barry also represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries of estates and trusts regarding tax, and probate and trust law issues. He has authored or co-authored many articles on Estate Planning and Asset Protection strategies, including The Book of Estate Planning Strategies. He is a columnist for the Boca Raton...

Estate Planning - As older family members passed, Evan saw that good estate planning eliminated the need for probate and made life so much easier for those already grieving a loss. Mortgage Foreclosure Defense - When the foreclosure crisis hit in 2008, Evan dove in. He has appeared for hundreds of trials and dozen of appeals, helping clients achieve their goals. When Florida foreclosure defense attorneys formed a group to help better serve their clients, they asked Evan to serve as their president. He accepted and continues to serve in that role. Real Estate Closings - Evan grew up with...

Richard S. Lehman, Esq., a graduate of Georgetown Law School and obtained his Master’s degree in taxation from New York University. He has served as a law clerk to the Honorable William M. Fay, U.S. Tax Court and as Senior Attorney of the Interpretative Division in the Chief Counsel’s Office of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington D.C., the IRS’s internal law firm. Mr. Lehman has been practicing in South Florida for nearly 50 years. During his career his tax practice has caused him to be involved in an extremely wide array of commercial transactions involving an international and domestic...

Monica Balyasny is a licensed attorney in the States of Florida and New York. She is fluent in both English and Russian.

Mrs. Balyasny graduated from John Jay College with a Bachelors in Science in Criminal Justice in 2012. After graduation, she moved to South Florida to attend Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, Mrs. Balyasny received her concentration in Health Law while actively participating in extracurricular activities at Nova. She was a representative for the Jewish Law Society Association and a member of the “Pulse” Health...

Pamela Fero moved to South Florida in 1991 when she was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. She worked for the FAA as a controller for over 26 years and retired in 2016. Prior to moving to Florida, she lived in Ohio where she learned the value of hard work by working on the family farm. Ms. Fero has one step-son, three adopted children, one foster child, and two biological children. The children are all unique individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses. Having such a large and diverse family naturally led Ms....