Cohen Peter A - Miami, FL
Peter A. Cohen, P.A. in Downtown Miami delivers over four decades of focused trial experience in complex probate litigation, will contests involving Alzheimer disease, trust administration, and contentious tax disputes throughout Florida.
Dedicated Miami Probate Litigation and Trust Dispute Representation
Located in the heart of Downtown Miami on Flagler Street, the law firm of Peter A. Cohen, P.A. has served Florida families, personal representatives, and beneficiaries since 1980. Practicing law for more than forty years, attorney Peter A. Cohen holds the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. When family members or fiduciaries confront contentious inheritance battles and need to hire an attorney who possesses profound mastery of Florida estate law, Peter A. Cohen delivers steadfast, personalized advocacy.
Estate disputes can quickly become emotionally exhausting and financially perilous. Whether challenging the validity of a testamentary document or defending an estate against spurious inheritance claims, clients who find a lawyer with extensive courtroom experience achieve far superior outcomes. Peter A. Cohen has earned a distinguished reputation across South Florida for his ethical rigor, thorough trial preparation, and deep commitment to protecting client rights before the probate courts.
Challenging Undue Influence and Alzheimer Incapacity in Will Contests
A distinctive niche of the practice centers on handling sensitive will contests involving vulnerable testators. In particular, the firm frequently navigates complex cases where an elderly individual suffering from dementia or Alzheimer disease was subjected to undue influence or coerced into altering estate distributions:
- Prosecuting and defending will contests based on lack of testamentary capacity or fraud.
- Invalidating deathbed wills and unexpected, eleventh-hour estate revisions.
- Pursuing claims against predatory caregivers or relatives for tortious interference with an expected inheritance.
- Navigating contested guardianship proceedings and protective conservatorships for vulnerable seniors.
- Resolving complex trust modification and trust termination proceedings in Florida courts.
Resolving Fiduciary Misconduct and Estate Administration Challenges
Fiduciaries bear a strict legal duty to manage assets transparently and prudently. When an executor, personal representative, or trustee mismanages funds or acts out of self-interest, interested parties often need a lawyer urgently to petition the court for an emergency accounting, asset freeze, or removal of the fiduciary. Peter A. Cohen skillfully represents both beneficiaries seeking accountability and personal representatives defending against breach of fiduciary duty allegations during formal probate administration.
Tax Litigation, Insurance Disputes, and Multijurisdictional Counsel
In addition to probate litigation, the firm possesses notable experience resolving contentious tax disputes with federal and state authorities, as well as handling complex life insurance litigation involving disputed beneficiary designations and delayed claim payouts. Although based in Miami, Peter A. Cohen is also licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Illinois, and Maine, providing multijurisdictional perspective for clients with interstate family assets. By delivering direct, one-on-one attention without delegating essential work to inexperienced staff, retaining legal counsel at Peter A. Cohen, P.A. ensures exceptional protection for your inheritance and legacy.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the heart of historic Downtown Miami, just steps away from the Miami-Dade County Courthouse and the government center district.
Building Location
The office is located inside the historic Biscayne Building, a classic 14-story commercial office building built in 1925 and extensively modernized. The building is situated on West Flagler Street, adjacent to popular local dining options such as the Atlantis Cafe and Motek - Mediterranean Cafe & Restaurant.
Parking Details
While street parking is limited in this dense court district, visitors can easily utilize multiple surrounding public surface parking lots and parking garages within a one-block radius.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 11 (Downtown Miami - Mall of the Americas); nearest stop is at Northeast 1st Street & Northeast 1st Avenue.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main pedestrian entrance of the Biscayne Building on West Flagler Street. Pass through the secure lobby and take one of the passenger elevators to the 8th floor to locate Suite 810.