Cohen Chase Hoffman & Schimmel - Miami, FL

Sophisticated Tax Law and Wealth Preservation Counsel in Miami

Navigating federal and state taxation demands seasoned acumen and proactive foresight. Cohen, Chase, Hoffman and Schimmel, P.A. has served the South Florida community for decades from its Miami office on South Dadeland Boulevard. Established by attorneys with extensive large-firm backgrounds, the firm delivers personalized counsel to entrepreneurs, family enterprises, and affluent individuals. When you need to hire a tax attorney with deep technical insight or find an estate planning lawyer in Miami to safeguard multigenerational wealth, this established firm provides tailored legal strategies designed to minimize tax exposure and ensure financial stability.

Core Legal Practice Areas and Capabilities

The firm concentrates its practice on tax-centric legal matters, providing comprehensive representation across critical areas of law:

• Tax lawyers services: Advising domestic and international clients on income taxation, corporate reorganizations, partnership tax structures, real estate transactions, and cross-border compliance.
• IRS dispute lawyers advocacy: Defending taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and Florida Department of Revenue during civil audits, administrative appeals, penalty abatement matters, and Tax Court litigation.
• Estate planning lawyers solutions: Designing estate plans utilizing revocable and irrevocable trusts, dynasty trusts, and charitable vehicles to protect generational wealth.
• Trusts lawyers and wills lawyers counsel: Drafting customized wills, advanced trust agreements, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney aligned with family goals.
• Probate lawyers representation: Guiding personal representatives through Florida probate administration, fiduciary accounting, asset distribution, and estate tax return filings.
• Business formation lawyers assistance: Structuring corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies with governance frameworks that optimize operational efficiency and tax benefits.
• Contract lawyers services: Preparing and negotiating commercial agreements, operating agreements, shareholder buy-sell contracts, and vendor terms.

Strategic Defense in Tax Audits and IRS Controversies

Facing a state or federal tax audit can disrupt business operations and endanger personal assets. If you need an attorney for an IRS audit or collection action, Cohen, Chase, Hoffman and Schimmel, P.A. delivers assertive, analytical defense. The firm resolves complex disputes involving reported income, corporate deductions, foreign bank accounts, and payroll liabilities. By engaging tax authorities with meticulous documentation, the firm strives to resolve controversies efficiently while protecting client rights.

Multigenerational Estate and Trust Administration

Preserving family wealth requires planning that adapts to shifting gift, estate, and capital gains rules. The firm collaborates with accountants and wealth advisors to craft resilient asset protection structures. Following the death of a loved one, the practice provides supportive guidance through Florida probate proceedings, ensuring fiduciaries fulfill their statutory duties while preventing disputes among beneficiaries.

Consult with Experienced Miami Tax Attorneys

Proactive legal planning is the best safeguard against tax liabilities and probate complications. Whether forming an enterprise, restructuring assets, or refining your estate plan, consult a tax attorney who brings decades of dedicated experience. Contact the Miami office of Cohen, Chase, Hoffman and Schimmel, P.A. to arrange a confidential legal consultation.