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.

09/04/2026

Probate is the court-supervised administration of assets owned in a decedent’s name.

A personal representative identifies estate property, addresses valid creditor claims and taxes, distributes the remaining assets, and closes the estate under court procedures.

Watch our video for an introduction to Florida probate.


https://miamiprobate.com/video/what-is-probate/

Removal of a personal representative is a legal remedy tied to a statutory basis and evidence.Frustration alone doesn’t ...
09/03/2026

Removal of a personal representative is a legal remedy tied to a statutory basis and evidence.

Frustration alone doesn’t establish that basis. The record may need to show misconduct, incapacity, conflict, failure to perform required duties, or another legally recognized basis.

Before pursuing removal, counsel can assess prior orders, communications, estate activity, and the personal representative’s conduct within the administration.

Call (305) 358-1771 to learn how we can help.


https://miamiprobate.com/contact/

Memory changes become more concerning when they interfere with daily life.A single lapse offers limited context. A recur...
09/02/2026

Memory changes become more concerning when they interfere with daily life.

A single lapse offers limited context. A recurring pattern across settings warrants medical evaluation.

Families dealing with financial authority or guardianship concerns should separate health assessments from assumptions about legal capacity. A medical diagnosis and legal incapacity are different determinations.


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Trust distributions can require tax reporting for both the trust and its beneficiaries.A distribution may receive differ...
09/01/2026

Trust distributions can require tax reporting for both the trust and its beneficiaries.

A distribution may receive different tax treatment depending on the trust’s income, distributable net income, governing provisions, and allocation between income and principal.

Coordinated legal and tax review helps trustees evaluate those elements before year-end decisions.

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https://miamiprobate.com/newsletter/

09/01/2026

Did you know? Exploitation by a family member or caregiver is one of the most underreported forms of elder abuse.

New York, something big is coming. Stay tuned. More to come soon…”
08/31/2026

New York, something big is coming. Stay tuned. More to come soon…”

08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

A disappointing inheritance isn’t a legal basis for contesting a will.

Sudden revisions, isolation, beneficiary involvement in the will’s preparation, or inconsistent signatures may invite scrutiny. Context determines their legal significance.

Watch our video for an overview of common bases for contesting a Florida will.


https://miamiprobate.com/video/common-grounds-contesting-will/

Capacity disputes require evidence tied to specific abilities.A medical diagnosis alone doesn’t decide who can manage fi...
08/27/2026

Capacity disputes require evidence tied to specific abilities.

A medical diagnosis alone doesn’t decide who can manage finances, select housing, consent to treatment, or exercise other legal rights. Courts also consider functional evidence, available support, and the least restrictive appropriate option.

Call (305) 358-1771 to discuss how we can help.


https://miamiprobate.com/contact/

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

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