Behar Law P.A. - Miami, FL
Behar Law P.A. is an elite Miami probate, trust, and guardianship litigation boutique located on West Flagler Street in downtown Miami. Founded in 2014 by Super Lawyers Rising Star Jacobeli J. Behar, the firm specializes in contested probate administration, trust litigation, fiduciary disputes, and complex guardianship proceedings throughout South Florida.
Dedicated Probate, Trust, and Guardianship Advocacy in Miami, Florida
When legal disputes arise over inheritances, fiduciary duties, or the care of vulnerable loved ones, high-caliber trial representation is essential. Behar Law P.A., located at 66 West Flagler Street in downtown Miami, provides focused advocacy in the highly specialized fields of probate administration, trust litigation, and contested guardianship. Founding shareholder Jacobeli Jonathan Behar earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2014, where he received dean merit honors and served on law review. As the son of Cuban and Turkish immigrants and a first-generation American, attorney Behar brings deep personal dedication and relentless trial readiness to every case. Regularly appointed by judges in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to serve on the judicial guardianship wheel, he is a recognized authority in incapacity and elder law. If you need to find a lawyer for an estate dispute or want to hire an attorney with proven trial skills, Behar Law P.A. delivers formidable results.
Contested Probate Administration and Fiduciary Litigation
Navigating Florida probate courts requires deep familiarity with procedural rules and evidentiary standards. Serving as distinguished probate lawyers and wills lawyers, the firm represents executors, beneficiaries, surviving spouses, and disinherited heirs across contentious proceedings, including:
- Challenging and defending wills against allegations of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, or fraud.
- Fiduciary litigation addressing breaches of fiduciary duty, executor self-dealing, and mismanagement of estate funds.
- Formal estate administration, estate asset marshaling, and resolving complex creditor claims.
- Elective share disputes, homestead status determinations, and spousal inheritance rights litigation.
- Filing emergency petitions to freeze estate assets and appoint curators during estate deadlock.
Trust Administration, Beneficiary Disputes, and Trust Litigation
Trusts are vital wealth transfer instruments, but ambiguity or trustee misconduct frequently sparks litigation. Operating as seasoned trusts lawyers and estate planning lawyers, attorney Jacobeli Behar prosecutes and defends trust disputes before Florida circuit courts. The firm handles actions for trustee removal, trust accounting demands, trust modifications, and litigation over trust decanting and terminations. The practice also assists trustees in fulfilling their statutory fiduciary obligations to prevent exposure to personal liability.
Incapacity Proceedings, Guardianship, and Advance Directives
When an elderly parent or family member suffers from dementia or incapacity, establishing legal protection is critical. As recognized power of attorney lawyers and guardianship authorities, attorney Behar serves as vice-chair of the Florida Bar Guardianship, Power of Attorney and Advance Directives Committee. The firm represents families in emergency temporary guardianships, plenary guardianships, and contested capacity hearings. The practice also drafts durable powers of attorney and healthcare surrogates to help families avoid the substantial expense and emotional strain of formal court-ordered guardianship.
Distinguished Professional Leadership and Bilingual Counsel
Attorney Jacobeli J. Behar has been consecutively selected to the Super Lawyers Florida Rising Stars list in Trust and Estate Litigation from 2023 through 2025 and serves as an executive council member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. Offering services in English and Spanish, the firm ensures clear, transparent communication. Clients facing estate disputes can contact the downtown Miami office to schedule a free consultation and safeguard their family interests.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
The office is located in the heart of the bustling Downtown Miami Central Business District, directly across the street from the historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse.
Building Location
This is a 12-story commercial office building constructed in 1964, known as the Concord 66 Building (also called The Concorde Office Tower), which features a beautifully renovated marble lobby and is situated near the Paul S. Walker Urbanscape park.
Parking Details
While there is no on-site parking at the tower, clients and visitors have access to adjacent public surface parking lots and covered parking garages directly next to the building, alongside metered street parking.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 7 (Dolphin Mall); nearest stop is at Southwest 1st Street & Southwest 1st Court.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building's main double doors on West Flagler Street into the marble lobby. Register with the receptionist, take one of the three elegant elevators up to the 9th floor, and proceed to the shared office space in Suite 900.