Augusto Law Group, P.A. - Miami, FL

Compassionate Estate Planning and Probate Counsel in Miami

Preparing for the future and navigating the legal complexities following a loved one passing requires both technical acumen and heartfelt empathy. Situated on North Kendall Drive in Miami, Florida, Augusto Law Group, P.A. offers specialized legal services designed to safeguard family wealth and protect vulnerable individuals. Founding attorney Jacqueline Augusto graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, clerked in the federal judiciary, and has dedicated more than two decades to South Florida legal practice. When families or fiduciaries need to hire an attorney for estate administration or incapacity planning, the firm delivers tailored, multilingual guidance.

Strategic Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Every family dynamic is unique, requiring estate planning strategies that address specific financial objectives and personal values. Operating as dedicated estate planning lawyers, the firm helps clients organize their affairs to avoid unnecessary court involvement and tax burdens. Comprehensive services include:

• Drafting customized last wills and testaments tailored to Florida statutory requirements with experienced wills lawyers.
• Establishing revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and marital shelter trusts through knowledgeable trusts lawyers.
• Creating durable power of attorney designations, living wills, and healthcare surrogate directives with qualified power of attorney lawyers.
• Designing special needs trusts and supplemental care arrangements to protect public benefits for loved ones with disabilities.

Comprehensive Probate Administration and Estate Settlement

Navigating the Florida probate court system can feel overwhelming during a time of personal loss. Serving as attentive probate lawyers, Augusto Law Group, P.A. guides executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through formal and summary administration in Miami-Dade, Broward, and throughout Florida. Representation highlights include:

• Opening probate proceedings, verifying valid wills, and obtaining letters of administration for personal representatives.
• Managing creditor notifications, inventorying estate assets, and coordinating formal accountings.
• Facilitating ancillary probate administration for non-resident decedents owning Florida residential or commercial real estate.
• Resolving disputed beneficiary claims, will contests, and fiduciary accounting disputes through skilled negotiation or courtroom representation.

Incapacity Planning and Legal Guardianship

When an elderly family member, adult child with special needs, or minor child requires legal protection, establishing a court-supervised guardianship is often necessary. Jacqueline Augusto brings rare depth to guardianship matters, having served on county probate committee task forces and on adult protective service appointment rosters. The firm manages the determination of incapacity, petition filings, guardian appointments, annual report preparation, and ongoing judicial oversight.

Dedicated Bilingual Client Care in Kendall and Coral Gables

Clients choose Augusto Law Group, P.A. because of the firm deep dedication to client well-being and personalized communication. With fluency in English and Spanish along with working knowledge of Portuguese, the practice serves both domestic residents and international families holding Florida property. If you need an attorney urgently to address an incapacitated relative or initiate probate, the firm provides accessible counsel and free preliminary consultations. Reach out to Augusto Law Group, P.A. today to schedule your confidential discussion.