I am an attorney with a sharp mind and a strong ethical foundation, focusing on private wealth management services for high net-worth clients, those with assets exceeding $24 million. My work primarily involves complex tax planning, trusts, trust and probate administration, and resolving various issues that arise. I also provide knowledgeable consultation to pre-immigration international clients, advising them on asset protection, tax management, and risk mitigation, while highlighting the financial and tax implications of relocating to the U.S.
In addition to my client work, I take the initiative in driving internal operational improvements and enhancing the quality of client-facing presentations. I challenge the status quo to ensure that our practices not only meet but exceed client expectations. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, which allows me to communicate effectively with a diverse client base.
- Georgetown University Law Center
- LL.M. | Tax
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- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- Associate
- Barbosa Legal
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- Miami Dade Bar Association
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- South Miami Kendall Bar Association
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- Florida Tax Bar Section
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- The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
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- The Florida Bar # 0094224
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- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 94224
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- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- English
- Spanish
- Q. Do simple wills need to be notarized in Florida?
- A: No, there is no legal requirement that a will be notarized; however it is good to have a will notarized in what is called a self proving affidavit so that one of the witnesses does not need to be called when you die and the estate is probated. Nevertheless, the will is good as is.
- Q. Should I get my own probate attorney?
- A: The attorney cannot represent you and your brother together unless you both sign a waiver waiving any conflict of interests. Although you seem to say that you and your brother decided to enter the probate together, it seems that he is being appointed personal representative and the attorney is representing him. Also, who has priority to be appointed personal representative depends on if there is a will or not.
- Q. Trust Administration advice needed. Thank you.
- A: It can be the same lawyer who drafted the trust or another lawyer. There is no legal requirement that it has to be the same lawyer.
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- Edwin C. Cisneros