The Worst Day of My Life
A small part of me died today. There was nothing I could do but listen to the 911-operator tell me they would be there soon. The minutes felt like an eternity. I later looked back to the length of the call: 6 minutes. They were the longest 6 minutes in my life. Watching my 2-and-a-half-year-old […]
3rd Year Super Lawyers Rising Star Award!
What an amazing way to start the new year! For the third year in a row, I have been selected to the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida receive this distinction. How does Super Lawyers choose? “Super Lawyers […]
Happy Holidays!
As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and we are ever so grateful for those who have helped shape our business. From all of us at Irama Valdes, P.A., we wish you and your family a Happy Holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
Memorial Day | Thank you veterans!
In honor of our veterans, Irama Valdes, P.A. would like to extend our sincerest gratitude by offering all veterans a 20% discount on estate planning services during the month of June. To schedule a consultation, please send us an email at info@probatelawmiami.com or call our office at 786–671–7829.
Is your child gifted?
So, the title of this blog post is probably pretty misleading since what I’m about to tell you is not impacted in the slightest by your child’s ability to perform calculus equations in his or her head. However, it was inspired by a new movie released in theaters on April 7, 2017 called “Gifted” staring […]
The Non-Probate Pail
How can I leave my affairs in order so that my beneficiaries don’t have to open up a probate case? Leaving your assets in one of several ways can help your loved ones avoid opening a probate case and ultimately saving thousands of dollars. Some of the methods don’t cost you a penny so pay close […]
What kind of Probate case do I need to open?
When someone passes away and they have left assets in their name alone (for more details on what needs to be probated, see our next blog post: The Non-Probate Pail) you will likely need to open up a probate case in order to transfer the assets from the decedent’s name into those of his or […]
5 Great Tips on Asking For a Raise
This post may not deal with the subjects of Probate, Guardianship, or Estate Planning, but this is something we can all relate to. Robert Herjavec, most commonly recognized from the hit TV show, Shark Tank, offers five pieces of solid advice on asking for a raise. Just click HERE for the article. One thing to remember: When your […]
Alzheimer’s is Relentless. So are we.
As many of you read in my very first blog post… My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when I was 16 years old. At that point, she still knew who I was and where she was living, but for the life of her, could not remember where she had placed her purse. The memory issues […]
Office hours during Hurricane Matthew
ENGLISH Thank you for visiting our page. The Miami-Dade Courts and our offices will be closed until further notice due to Hurricane Matthew. We apologize for the inconvenience and will do our best to resume business as usual as soon as the storm has passed. We may have limited access to emails due to power […]