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!
Helping a Senior Manage from Afar Requires the Use of Technology

(Photo via Pixabay) Tasks Long-Distance Caregivers Can Take Care Of Even without the rapid evolution of technology, helping seniors from afar has always been possible. One consideration that all caregivers should make is whether or not a senior living facility is the best place for an elder to live, as well as whether it’s a […]
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 […]
PSA: Get your documents ready for the storm!

We all know to stock up on water, canned goods, and gas when a hurricane is looming, but seldom do we give thought to those very important documents we gave our time, energy and money to obtain. So here’s a PSA (Public Service Announcement) from our family to yours: Make sure all of your estate […]