Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Trusts and Estates
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Eli R. Rodrigues practices in the area of corporate law, representing and advising clients on U.S. federal tax and state and local tax matters. Mr. Rodrigues has experience advising U.S. clients on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, outbound tax planning and related income tax and estate planning matters, as well as advising foreign clients on their inbound investments in the U.S. and related income tax and estate planning matters. He regularly works in tax planning with respect...
Rebekah Allison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Rebekah practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Rebekah Allison since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rebekah Allison is held by other lawyers.
Helen Mena is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Helen, who practices law in Naples, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Helen Mena counsels individuals in the areas of trust and estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, and related resi...
Colton Castro focuses his practice on national and international private client matters. He is particularly skilled in estate planning, representing high-net worth clients on federal estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax planning and business succession. Colton also handles estate and trust administration, assisting clients with both contested and uncontested probate. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/colton-castro/
Lian De La Riva is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Lian practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lian De La Riva since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lian De La Riva is held by other lawyers.
Joshuah Miller is an associate in Hahn Loeser’s Trusts and Estates Practice Area and focuses his practice on comprehensive estate and tax planning for individuals and their families. He also works closely with clients during the estate and trust administration process. Joshuah has experience drafting complex trusts, wills, and other estate planning instruments as well as reviewing and preparing federal gift and estate tax returns.
Maxwell D. Potter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Maxwell D. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Maxwell D. Potter since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Maxwell D. Potter is held by other lawyers.
Bonie S. Montalvo focuses her legal practice in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning, tax planning and nonprofit law. Bonie works with individual and corporate clients to understand their estate planning goals and devises tailored plans to help her clients meet those goals while maximizing their tax advantage. Bonie drafts wills, trusts and other estate planning documents, and assists with probate administration in several Southwest Florida counties. She also has experie...
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