Luis E Barreto & Associates, P.A.

Luis E Barreto & Associates, P.A. Attorneys at Law - Miami, Florida Since its founding in 1998, Luis E. Barreto & Associates, P.A.

has focused on providing representation in the areas of estate planning, probate and guardianship administration, probate and guardianship litigation and elder law.

06/05/2026

Undue influence isn’t a family member being persuasive. It’s pressure that overpowers someone’s free choice.

Watch for:

- sudden estate changes
- isolation from friends or relatives
- one person controlling meetings or documents
- a new plan that heavily favors that same person

Those patterns need attention while records still exist.


https://miamiprobate.com/video/legal-concept-undue-influence-relate-estate-planning/

Trust litigation often starts with a simple question: Where did the money go? Beneficiaries are entitled to honest admin...
06/04/2026

Trust litigation often starts with a simple question: Where did the money go?

Beneficiaries are entitled to honest administration, clear records, and conduct that follows the trust terms. When accountings don’t add up, delays drag on, or self-dealing shows up, the file deserves a hard look.


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A Lady Bird deed can let a Florida home pass outside probate while the owner keeps control during life. That includes th...
06/03/2026

A Lady Bird deed can let a Florida home pass outside probate while the owner keeps control during life. That includes the right to live in the home, refinance, or sell it without asking future beneficiaries for permission. It’s useful in the right setup, but title issues, homestead rules, blended families, and Medicaid planning should all be checked first.


https://miamiprobate.com/using-a-lady-bird-deed-to-avoid-probate-on-your-florida-home/

Three estate planning items deserve a yearly check:- beneficiary designations- who has power of attorney- who’d step in ...
06/02/2026

Three estate planning items deserve a yearly check:

- beneficiary designations
- who has power of attorney
- who’d step in as trustee or personal representative

People update the will and forget the forms that move money first. Our monthly newsletter covers probate and estate planning issues like this. Subscribe for more.


https://miamiprobate.com/newsletter/

“We all know grandparents whose values transcend passing fads and pressures, and who possess the wisdom of distilled pai...
06/01/2026

“We all know grandparents whose values transcend passing fads and pressures, and who possess the wisdom of distilled pain and joy.” – Jimmy Carter

Grandparents often pass down something you can’t put in a safe: patience shaped by loss, humor shaped by survival, and values tested over decades. Listen closely when older relatives tell the same story twice. The lesson may be hiding in the part you thought you already heard.

05/29/2026

A trustee doesn’t get a free pass because they have good intentions. If they mix trust funds with personal funds, ignore the trust terms, favor themselves, or fail to account to beneficiaries, trouble follows. Beneficiaries should ask for records, review distributions, and look closely at the paper trail before excuses pile up.


https://miamiprobate.com/video/happens-trustee-breaches-duty/

Guardianship disputes often turn on two questions: who should serve, and what proof supports that choice. Courts look fo...
05/28/2026

Guardianship disputes often turn on two questions: who should serve, and what proof supports that choice. Courts look for facts.

Medical records, financial records, prior caregiving history, and witness accounts can all shape the result. If your family is heading toward a guardianship fight, early prep can save time and damage. A brief review can help frame the next move.


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Trust disputes don’t always start with missing money. Sometimes the first sign is silence. A beneficiary stops getting u...
05/26/2026

Trust disputes don’t always start with missing money. Sometimes the first sign is silence. A beneficiary stops getting updates. Questions go unanswered. Records never arrive. Those early gaps can grow into litigation.

Our monthly newsletter shares probate and trust planning tips that help families spot issues before they turn costly.


https://miamiprobate.com/newsletter/

Memorial Day asks us to do one simple thing well: remember with intention. Pause for the people who gave their lives, th...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day asks us to do one simple thing well: remember with intention. Pause for the people who gave their lives, the families who carry that absence, and the quiet cost behind the freedom woven into ordinary days. May today hold gratitude, reflection, and respect that doesn’t end when the weekend does.

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2600 S. Douglas Road, Suite 507
Coral Gables, FL
33134

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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