David Howard Goldberg, P.L. - Miami, FL

Authoritative Probate, Trust, and Estate Legal Representation in Florida

When legal disputes arise regarding a decedent estate, trust administration, or the personal capacity of an aging loved one, seasoned courtroom representation is vital. The law offices of David Howard Goldberg, P.L., based in Miami-Dade County, provide skilled counsel across all aspects of Florida probate, trust administration, and estate litigation. Managing member David Howard Goldberg brings formidable credentials to each case, holding both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law, complemented by past practice as a Certified Public Accountant. For more than 37 years, attorney Goldberg has represented personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries through complex estate proceedings and contested trials.

Comprehensive Florida Probate and Trust Administration

Navigating Florida probate courts following the loss of a loved one can be challenging. Working with knowledgeable probate lawyers ensures the estate is administered in strict accordance with Florida statutes. The firm guides fiduciaries through every procedural milestone:

• Formal probate administration: Guiding personal representatives through larger estates, admitting wills to probate, managing creditor claims, inventorying assets, and directing lawful distributions.
• Summary probate administration: Facilitating expedited proceedings for smaller estates or estates where the decedent passed away more than two years prior, minimizing court delays.
• Fiduciary tax matters: Applying decades of tax law acumen to resolve estate tax allocation issues, generation-skipping transfer matters, and fiduciary accounting requirements.
• Trust administration: Advising trustees on their legal duties under Florida law, preventing conflicts of interest, and ensuring accurate asset distributions.

Vigorous Probate, Trust, and Guardianship Litigation

When disagreements erupt over testamentary documents or fiduciary conduct, having a seasoned trial and appellate advocate makes all the difference. When clients find an attorney who has argued numerous complex disputes before Florida circuit courts and district courts of appeal, they gain a powerful ally. Core litigation practice areas include:

• Will and trust contests: Challenging or defending testamentary instruments on grounds of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, or improper execution.
• Breach of fiduciary duty: Litigating actions against trustees, executors, and guardians involving misappropriation of assets, self-dealing, or failure to account.
• Incapacity and guardianship disputes: Representing families in contested proceedings to establish, contest, or oversee court-supervised guardianships for incapacitated adults or minors.
• Elder financial exploitation: Pursuing emergency legal relief to recover assets wrongfully diverted from vulnerable older adults through coercive transactions or power of attorney abuse.

Proactive Estate Planning and Advance Directives

Attorney Goldberg courtroom experience directly enhances the firm transactional practice. By anticipating factors that spark future litigation, the firm prepares comprehensive estate plans that withstand scrutiny. Services include drafting last will and testaments, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, and living wills. Whether you need an attorney to handle estate administration or seek fierce representation in probate litigation, the firm provides trusted advocacy with bilingual communication in English and Spanish. Contact the Miami office today to schedule your legal consultation.