Luis Enrique Barreto, experienced Estate Planning, Litigation attorney in Coral Gables, FL with 468 reviews
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Luis Enrique Barreto

Douglas Centre, Suite 507, Coral Gables, FL

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Education

1992:
University of Miami School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1988:
Florida International University, B.B.A.
1985:
Miami Dade Community College, AA

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4.9 468 reviews
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Kathy hernández

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27 Jan, 2025
Extremely professional attorneys! Monica was a delight to work with and made my entire situation much more easier. Handling my nephew's Guardianship case was not easy but I can now move forward with my day knowing that everything worked out for the best. Thank you so much for taking this weight off me!
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Jorge sobrino

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23 Jan, 2025
I had the pleasure of receiving legal services from Martha L Mendez, Esq and although I did not meet her personally, she was very kind answered all my questions over the phone, regarding the document that was most appropriate for my case. Her assistants are fabulous and very professional. I highly recommend Dr. Mendez.
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Lourdes valladares

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15 Jan, 2025
Thanks for the prenup! It is important for my fiance and I to protect ourselves and our little things, it's always good to be safe than sorry. I want to thank my attorney Yudy for making things so much easier for me and guide me through the entire process. 10/10 I would take their services again!
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Top review highlights

Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and skilled in probate law
“Luis just handled my case and opposing counsel with the greatest of ease. The man truly knows his probate.”
2
Compassionate and supportive during difficult times
“They were caring and supportive and I would not hesitate to reach out to them should I need their services again.”
3
Effective and aggressive in representing client's interests
“If you need a pitbull to handle your matter, look no further, he is the attorney for you!”
4
Personable and builds strong relationships with clients
“We appreciated his personal touch.”
5
Excellent communication and customer service
“They were professional, helpful and accommodating in helping my mother and I through a difficult and emotional guardianship case.”
Cons
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Can come across as overly aggressive or arrogant
“He comes across very aggressive, and too arrogant.”
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Some clients have had negative past experiences
“A few of our friends have hired him in the past and had a very bad experience.”

Publications

2022:
Miami Probate Blog, CAN I BUY PROPERTY THAT IS IN PROBATE?
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, LIVING TRUSTS, PROBATE, & FLORIDA
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, TWO THINGS THAT INDICATE YOU NEED A PROBATE ATTORNEY
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, HOW & WHY YOU CAN REMOVE A TRUSTEE
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, WHY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES NEED LEGAL COUNSEL
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, WHAT LEADS TO TRUST LITIGATION?
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, PREVENTING MISAPPROPRIATION OF TRUST FUNDS
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, WHEN A TRUSTEE BREACHES THEIR FIDUCIARY DUTY
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIPS & DETERMINING INCAPACITY
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, CHALLENGING A WILL IN FLORIDA
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, WHEN & WHY TO CONTACT A PROBATE ATTORNEY
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, WHEN & WHY TO CONTACT A PROBATE ATTORNEY
2022:
Miami Probate Blog, WHEN MINORS ARE INVOLVED IN PROBATE LITIGATION
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, PROPERTY TITLES & PROBATE
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, 3 REASONS A WILL CAN BE CONTESTED
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, 4 EMOTIONS YOU MAY FEEL DURING PROBATE LITIGATION
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, WHAT PROBATE LITIGATION LOOKS LIKE
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, TIPS FOR MEETING WITH YOUR PROBATE ATTORNEY
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, MISTAKES THAT COULD RESULT IN PROBATE LITIGATION
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, WHY SECOND MARRIAGE CASES COULD RESULT IN PROBATE
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, THE ROAD TO PROBATE LITIGATION
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, DNR ORDERS EXPLAINED
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, 5 REASONS TO UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLAN
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, 3 TIPS FOR AVOIDING CONFLICT DURING PROBATE
2021:
Miami Probate Blog, WHEN PROBATE LITIGATION BECOMES YOUR ONLY OPTION
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE EXPLANATORY LETTER
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, EXPLAINING UNDUE INFLUENCE ON WILLS IN FLORIDA
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, CAN YOU SUE IF YOU HAVE BEEN COMMITTED UNDER THE BAKER ACT?
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A GUARDIAN BREACHES THEIR FIDUCIARY DUTY?
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, WHEN THE EXECUTOR OF A WILL BREACHES FIDUCIARY DUTY
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, ESTATE PLANNING IN THE TIME OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, UNDERSTANDING THE FLORIDA HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, HIPAA AUTHORIZATION: WHY YOU NEED IT
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, FLORIDA’S INHERITANCE RIGHTS EXPLAINED
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, HOW ARE YOUR DEBTS HANDLED AFTER YOU PASS AWAY?
2020:
Miami Probate Blog, TRUST-RELATED LITIGATION IN FLORIDA
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, ELDER LAW: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES AS THEY AGE
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, DON’T PUT IT OFF: WHY YOU NEED A WILL, EVEN IF YOU’RE YOUNG AND HEALTHY!
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE PROBATE APPEALS PROCESS
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF LIFE INSURANCE TRUSTS
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, 3 BENEFITS OF HAVING A WILL IN PLACE
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, ESTATE PLANNING BASICS: WILL YOU QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID?
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, DISASTER PROOF YOUR DOCUMENTS!
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS EXECUTOR OF A WILL
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, 5 REASONS TO REVISIT YOUR ESTATE PLAN ANNUALLY
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, 3 LESSER KNOWN FLORIDA TRUSTS AND HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THEM
2019:
Miami Probate Blog, UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN PROBATE
2018:
Miami Probate Blog, DEFENDING AGAINST A WILL CONTEST
2018:
Miami Probate Blog, SENIORS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION: 4 TIPS FOR LOVED ONES WHO LIVE ALONE
2018:
Miami Probate Blog, HOW TO AVOID SENDING YOUR ESTATE THROUGH PROBATE
2018:
Miami Probate Blog, HOW TO KEEP LONG-TERM CARE COSTS FROM RUINING YOUR FINANCES
2018:
Miami Probate Blog, ESTATE PLANNING 101: UNDERSTANDING THE FLORIDA PROBATE PROCESS
2018:
Miami Probate Blog, FUNDING RETIREMENT THROUGH ESTATE PLANNING
2018:
Miami Probate Blog, ON WHAT GROUNDS CAN YOU CONTEST A WILL IN FLORIDA?
2018:
Miami Probate Blogs, A PRIMER FOR TRUST TERMINATION
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, WHY WOULD YOU NEED A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT?
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, UNDERSTANDING POWERS OF ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, 3 THINGS A WILL CAN DO AND 3 THINGS IT CAN’T
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REVOCABLE AND IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS?
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEGAL GUARDIAN
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, HANDING OVER THE REINS: WHERE TO BEGIN WITH BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, 4 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELECTING A TRUSTEE
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BYPASS TRUSTS
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO UNDUE INFLUENCE
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, THREE HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS EVERY ESTATE PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, TRUSTEE MALFEASANCE EXPLAINED
2017:
Miami Probate Blog, FLORIDA ESTATE PLANNING: THE PRE-NEED GUARDIAN
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, PAYABLE ON DEATH: KEEPING YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS OUT OF PROBATE
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, FLORIDA ESTATE PLANNING: UNDERSTANDING ELECTIVE SHARES
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, 4 FACTORS FLORIDA COURTS CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING COMPETENCY
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, WHO GETS WHAT? PATERNITY ISSUES IN PROBATE
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, ASSET EXCEPTIONS TO THE LAWS OF INTESTATE SUCCESSION
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, INVALID TESTAMENTS: FLORIDA HOLOGRAPHIC & NUNCUPATIVE WILLS
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, THE DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY: WHAT IT IS AND WHY YOU NEED ONE
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, HOW LONG IS THE PROBATE PROCESS IN FLORIDA?
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, WHY AN ATTORNEY IS NEEDED TO DEVELOP A WILL
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, ESTATE PLANNING WITH YOUNG KIDS
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, ESTATE PLANNING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, WHY MILLENNIALS NEED TO ENGAGE IN ESTATE PLANNING
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, WHERE SHOULD I STORE MY WILL?
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, FLORIDA ESTATE PLANNING: 5 REASONS YOU NEED MORE THAN A BASIC WILL
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, ORAL WILL NOT ALLOWED TO STAND IN FLORIDA PROBATE
2016:
Miami Probate Blog, CHARITABLE GIVING OPTIONS IN FLORIDA
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