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M Diaz Law, P.A.

Estate attorney helping families protect assets & avoid probate. Trust admin + guardianship. Call 305‑776‑8100 📞

🚫 Not legal advice, education purposes only

07/08/2026

Life is full of surprises — some wonderful, some unexpected. Either way, your family deserves a plan that protects them no matter what comes next. 💛

A solid estate plan isn’t just for “someday” — it’s for the people you love, right now. Swipe through to see what a complete plan covers and how easy it is to get started.

📍 Serving clients throughout Florida, in person in Miami or virtually.
📅 Ready to protect your people? Link in bio to schedule your consultation.

This post is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

05/16/2026

Exciting news — our firm is expanding! 🎉

We are proud to announce the opening of our new Coral Gables office as part of the continued growth of our practice.

This expansion allows us to better serve our clients throughout South Florida while continuing to offer meetings in the Dadeland area for added convenience and flexibility.

Our new Coral Gables location will serve as our primary office moving forward, and we’re excited for this next chapter as we continue helping individuals and families with estate planning, probate, and related legal matters.

📍 Coral Gables Office:
2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Thank you to everyone who has trusted and supported our firm along the way — we truly appreciate being part of your lives and planning journeys.

02/27/2026

A lady bird deed can be a great probate-avoidance tool.

But it doesn’t:
• Control when your children inherit
• Protect the property from a child’s divorce
• Redirect it to grandchildren if something happens

It transfers automatically.

I met with a client who thought her planning covered everything — until we walked through her real goals.

Estate planning isn’t about having a document.
It’s about having the right structure for your family.
Ask the right questions. Make sure your plan matches your intentions.

02/24/2026

Thinking about estate planning in Florida? Here’s why a Lady Bird Deed is such a powerful tool 👇

1️⃣ You keep full control of your property during your lifetime
2️⃣ You can name beneficiaries on the deed, so it transfers automatically at death—no probate

Simple. Effective. Florida-approved. 🌴
If you own property in Florida, this is worth knowing.

02/09/2026

🚨 News flash: A will does not avoid probate. It simply tells the court who gets what.

A trust, on the other hand, keeps your assets out of court entirely. Because everything is handled privately by the successor trustee you name, not a judge.

If avoiding probate is the goal, a will alone won’t get you there.

This is why estate planning is more than “just a will.”

02/05/2026

I see this all the time — parents add their child to the house deed now to “avoid probate” later… but no one talks about the TAX side.

When you’re added to the deed during your parent’s lifetime, you usually take their original purchase price as your tax basis. That means when the home is sold, capital gains can be based on decades of appreciation 😬

But if you inherit the property after they pass, you typically get a step-up in basis to the home’s value at date of death — which can mean WAY less capital gains tax when you sell.
Good intentions + bad strategy = expensive surprise. Planning isn’t just about avoiding probate… it’s about avoiding unnecessary taxes too.

Before adding someone to your deed, talk to an estate planning attorney AND a CPA.

01/27/2026

I say this with love: waiting to start probate can cost you control.

I met with a client a while back who knew probate was needed… but decided to hold off. Fast forward to now — he’s ready to move forward, but someone else already opened the probate case.

That means:
❌ He’s not the petitioner
❌ He’s not driving the process
❌ We’re stepping in as a beneficiary instead of leading
And when you’re not the one who files first, you’re automatically playing catch-up.

If you know probate has to be done, getting ahead of it can mean:
✔️ Choosing the attorney you want
✔️ Staying in control of the timeline
✔️ Avoiding unnecessary complications and conflict

Probate doesn’t get easier with time — it usually gets messier.
If you’re “waiting for the right time,” this is your sign. 💼⚖️

01/26/2026

Everyone thinks trusts are just for the ultra-wealthy… until real life enters the chat.

Here are 3 situations where a trust isn’t fancy — it’s necessary:

👶 Minor children – A trust lets you control who manages the money, how it’s used, and when your kids receive it. Otherwise, a court decides.

💍 Married children – An inheritance left outright can become vulnerable in divorce, lawsuits, or bad financial decisions. A trust can help keep it protected.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Blended families – When both spouses have children from prior relationships, a trust makes sure your kids are provided for — not accidentally disinherited later.

A will alone doesn’t handle these situations the way most families think it does. Planning = protection + clarity + fewer family fights later.

01/14/2026

Lady Bird Deeds get a lot of hype… but they’re not always the right move. ⚠️

Here are 3 reasons a Lady Bird Deed may not be the best option for your estate plan—and what people often overlook before signing one.

If you own property in Florida, this is a must-watch.

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6910 N Kendall Drive, Ste 202D
Miami, FL
33156

Website

https://www.mdiazlawpa.com/

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