About Lavender Greenberg PLLC — Estate Planning Coral Gables

Estate planning Coral Gables clients turn to Lavender Greenberg PLLC for wills, trusts, probate administration, and the full range of end-of-life planning documents. Attorney Monique Lavender leads the Ponce de Leon Boulevard firm with a thorough, client-education-first approach that distinguishes her practice from transactional-only estate planning offices. She takes time to explain every document — what it does, why it matters, and how it fits into the overall plan — so clients leave with genuine peace of mind rather than just signed paperwork. For a broader look at legal resources in Miami-Dade County, visit the Florida lawyers directory.

The firm’s probate work also earns strong marks. Clients who came to Monique after a parent’s death highlight her efficiency in transferring real property and her compassion throughout a grief-filled process. Whether helping a young family set up their first trust or guiding seniors through updates to existing estate plans, Lavender Greenberg PLLC delivers the kind of personalized service that corporate estate planning mills cannot match.

What Clients Say

Clients describe Monique Lavender as professional, patient, and exceptionally thorough. Many note she answered every question — no matter how detailed — and explained complex concepts in plain language. Reviewers who had previously worked with other attorneys specifically highlight the improvement in responsiveness and attention to detail. Those who came for probate work following a parent’s death describe her as both efficient and compassionate. The firm’s overall reputation centers on making a difficult, often-avoided planning process genuinely approachable.

Estate Planning Coral Gables — Practice Areas & Services

• Wills and last testament preparation
• Revocable and irrevocable trust drafting
• Durable power of attorney
• Healthcare surrogate designations
• Probate administration and asset transfer
• Estate plan reviews and updates
• Real property transfers and title work

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a trust in addition to a will in Florida?

Many Florida residents benefit from having both. A will goes through probate — a court-supervised process that takes time and costs money — while assets held in a revocable living trust pass directly to beneficiaries without court involvement. Florida’s probate process can be time-consuming, especially for estates with real property. A trust also provides privacy that a will, which becomes a public record at death, does not. An estate planning attorney evaluates your assets, family situation, and goals to recommend the right combination.

What is a healthcare surrogate in Florida?

A healthcare surrogate designation is a legal document that names a person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. Florida law allows you to specify the scope of your surrogate’s authority, including decisions about life-sustaining treatment. It works alongside a living will, which expresses your own wishes about end-of-life care. Both documents are essential components of a complete Florida estate plan and should be executed with proper legal formalities to be enforceable.