★ 5.0 (165 reviews) ·
1680 Michigan Ave Ste 1013, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
★ 5.0 (104 reviews) ·
1688 Meridian Ave 7th floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
3. Gold Law, PA Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (85 reviews) ·
350 Lincoln Rd 2nd floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
★ 5.0 (57 reviews) ·
1000 5th St #200, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
★ 4.9 (57 reviews) ·
407 Lincoln Rd #11C, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
★ 5.0 (56 reviews) ·
820 W 41st St Ste 204, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA
7. Liz R Farinas Law PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (21 reviews) ·
1160 Kane Concourse Ste 202, Miami Beach, FL 33154, USA
8. Kahn & Kahn, P.L. – Attorneys at Law | Title Services Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (19 reviews) ·
1133 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141, USA
9. Attorneys Parker & Maloney Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (19 reviews) ·
529 Arthur Godfrey Rd Ste 404, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA
10. Law Office of Meredith Weil P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (8 reviews) ·
1111 Lincoln Rd Ste 500, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
11. BALLERINI LAW Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ·
1111 Lincoln Rd Ste 500, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
12. Kellermann Varela PL Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (12 reviews) ·
1111 Lincoln Rd #301B, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
13. TrustLegacyLaw Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (2 reviews) ·
3090 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA
14. Israel Sands Law, P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (16 reviews) ·
1210 Washington Ave #245, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
15. Baerlin Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
1680 Michigan Ave Suite 700, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
16. Estate Planning Miami Estate Planning Attorney
1250 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
17. Law Offices of Shannon Harvey, P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
1680 Michigan Ave
Estate planning attorneys in Miami Beach, FL: a local guide
We currently track 17 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Miami Beach, FL in Miami-Dade County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.8★ from 630 total reviews, and 13 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Strang Tryson, PLLC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 165 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Miami Beach
Rough planning ranges for the Miami Beach area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $350–$1,350 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,700–$4,500 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,350–$8,950+ |
Many Miami Beach estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
How to choose an estate attorney in Miami Beach
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Miami Beach.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
- Ask who actually does the work — the attorney, a paralegal, or a form service — and who you'll call with questions.
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Miami Beach-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Who will handle my file day to day?
- What's the realistic timeline for my Miami Beach matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
- Will you help fund the trust and store the documents?
Many Miami Beach listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will or living trust cost in Miami Beach?
Many Miami Beach estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
Do I need a will or a living trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a Miami Beach estate attorney will tell you which fits.
How much does probate cost and how long does it take?
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Miami Beach-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
What is the difference between estate planning and elder law?
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Miami Beach firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Miami Beach: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Miami Beach?
In the Miami Beach area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.
Estate planning vs. elder law vs. probate — which do I need?
Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.
What else do these firms handle?
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Miami Beach area.
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