What happens to you or your assets if you become incapacitated? What about your children or loved ones? Having a detailed and personalized estate plan means you control what happens to you, your assets and your family in the event of incapacity and death. Don’t leave it up to a Judge. Take control.
The court-supervised legal process to validate a will, settle debts, distribute assets, and distribute property to heirs. If you have to sue for wrongful death, you may also need a probate case in order to have a Personal Representative appointed in order to sue.
When you need the Court to appoint someone to make medical and/or financial decisions for an adult who is somewhat or totally incapacitated… or if you need to make financial decisions for a minor child receiving money (whether by inheritance or because of a law suit).
Many times, Guardianship and Probate intersect with Family law, whether you need to divorce someone who is incapacitated or the Decedent was in the middle of a divorce case when he/she/they died. Having a lawyer that is aware of the rules that affect divorce matters can be incredibly helpful.
At Get Ahead Legal (previously Irama Valdes, P.A.) we practice with efficiency and expediency to get you the results you deserve. Estate Planning, Administration of Probate and Guardianship cases, and related litigation require a keen eye for detail and a compassionate firm that cares about their clients. When you hire us, you become part of our family, and we do everything we can to take care of our own.
March 2020How are you guys doing out there? Welcome to our Week 3 of Quarantine. I’ve finally gotten David on a schedule and have mastered some of our newest technological acquisitions that are helping us stay on task and mastering remote communication. There were some adjustment-pains but nothing our amazing staff couldn’t handle! 💪🏼 READ MORE >
March 2020As the impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve and develop, our community’s health, well-being, and security remain our highest priorities. Dealing with a death, caring for an incapacitated individual, or being worried about you and your family not having the right estate planning documents in place is a triple whammy. We will continue to support you and make sure you are prepared for any situation. READ MORE >
February 2020I am so excited to announce that Irama Valdes, P.A. will be sponsoring BNI’s First International Women’s Day Celebration. There will be a delicious breakfast provided by The Rusty Pelican and an incredible agenda with inspiring keynote speakers (and who doesn’t feel amazing after listening to an inspirational talk?!). READ MORE >
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Words by: Annabelle Harris Miami residents facing family loss often have to keep moving while grief pulls focus in the opposite direction. For grieving individuals, the emotional challenges of grief, shock, fatigue, anger, numbness, and guilt, can make basic decisions feel heavy, and legal responsibilities can add pressure at the worst time. That’s when…
What To Do When a Loved One Passes Away: A Practical Estate Checklist Losing someone you love is overwhelming—emotionally and logistically. On top of grief, families are suddenly faced with handling an estate, navigating paperwork, and making legal decisions they’ve never had to think about. If you know me, you know I’m all about lists.…
