Ira Markowitz

I have been a Florida practicing attorney since 1974 with extensive background and experience for the past 46 years.
I am a former Assistant State Attorney (Dade County) having worked for Richard Gerstein then Janet Reno (former U.S. Attorney).
I have worked for Servicios Legales De Miami (Legal Services of Greater Miami) manager of the Wynwood office with numerous Family cases and later working for Courshon & Berk P.A. in real estate litigation.
I currently practice Family Law, Real Estate Litigation Wills and Trusts and Probate.

University Of Miami

J.D. (1974)

1974

University of Wisconsin - Madison

B.A. (1971) | Political Science

1968 - 1971

Member Phi Kappa Theta

Activities: Student member of the University Housing Board

Attorney

Ira F. Markowitz, Attorney at Law

Current

US Trial & Bankruptcy Bar

Member

1986 - Current

Florida Bar

Member

1974 - Current

Florida

Since 1974

Federal Circuit

Since 1975

• Free Consultation
  Limited to first time contacts and for 15 minutes .
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  Personal Injury cases only
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Justia 10% discount

Divorce

Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Foreclosure Defense

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate

Q. My dad passed. He wanted me to have his car. I have the title and I`m one of 3 POA's. How do I transfer his car title?

November 24, 2023

A: I’m sorry for your loss

The Power of attorney is no longer in effect upon your Father’s death

However, if he left a Tangible personal property list giving you the car or bequeath the car to you in his will you can get the car titled in you name

A Tag agency with that and a death certificate may be helpful if not please see a Florida estate attorney for proceedings depending on the estate assets

Q. If I live in the United States and my spouse lives in Puerto Rico can I file for divorce in the United States

November 7, 2023

A: Where did you live last as husband & wife?

That would be a venue issue if your wife raises an objection

As long as you lived I assume Flo for at least last 6 months to you can file for a dissolution of marriage here in Florida.

Although Puerto Rico is not a state it’s a territory of the USA .

Q. Is the money inherited from a joint account, or a POD/ITF/TOD account at risk from another beneficiary using probate?

November 4, 2023

A: Normally those assets would pass to joint account survivor or the names beneficiaries in the POD & TOD accounts or beneficiaries named in a life insurance product.

However, if Carpenter factors are alleged e.g., undue influence or violation of a position of trust or the grantor had dementia or Alzheimer’s disease or Cognitive impairment then the creation of the Joint tenancy or TOD or POA or named beneficiary can be challenged.