How Does the 2020 Election Affect My Family’s Inheritance?

There is no question – the results of the upcoming 2020 presidential elections will be a roller coaster ride as the votes are counted. Regardless of what side of the political spectrum you are on, November 3, 2020 will be a day to remember.

To Homestead or Not to Homestead?

Welcome to Florida! Along with the white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and year-round sunshine, Florida has many other hidden gems. These gems are legal benefits that only Florida residents get to enjoy.

I Bought My Home in Paradise…What Comes Next?

The Sunshine State keeps on shining…by offering some of the lowest interest rates on mortgages in the country. Despite the pandemic, Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum all summer, with more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices, and more new listings compared to a year ago. It has a median home […]

Do You Have a Long-Term Plan to Protect Your Special Needs Child?

If you are a parent of a child with special needs, your to-do list seems endless. The new “not so normal” homeschooling does not make it any easier. You are not in this alone. Our law firm focuses on families with special needs children. We can offer you invaluable advice, options, and some parenting hacks […]

The Right Way to Leave an Inheritance to Your Grandchildren

The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is often remarkable. Many older clients tell us what a joy it is to be retired and have free time to spend with their grandchildren. The tantrums, spilled milk, and cookie crumbs seem like minutia after a lifetime of experience. August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day; first declared […]

First in Class: Legal Documents Every College Student Must Have

Congratulations to all parents of college students! Give yourself a pat on the back, as you have successfully nurtured your child into a mature adult. If your child is going off to college this year, you will likely help acquire apartment/dorm essentials, review their class schedule, and plow through all the necessary paperwork for enrollment […]

Do I Need a Will or a Trust?

A great majority of clients call our law firm looking for a simple Will. After an in-depth first consultation, the great majority of our clients decide that a Revocable Trust is a much better choice. After all, whose life is that S-I-M-P-L-E? Read on to learn the difference between a Will verse a Trust and […]

The Worst Coronavirus Scams Targeting the Elderly

As COVID-19 mutates and makes the virus more elusive, so do the scams that target the elderly population. During the current social chaos, scammers have taken advantage of society’s vulnerability and developed new scams that prey on the fears of the virus.  Seniors are fighting to avoid a potentially deadly pandemic, and at the same […]

Maribel Morell

Senior Paralegal

Maribel is our behind-the-scenes expert on probate and trust administration processes. She holds the distinction of being the very first team member in 2015.

Maribel ensures that assets are properly transferred from the deceased to their loved ones. Not as easy as it sounds – Maribel is a whiz in Florida probate law, real estate law, dealing with financial institutions around the world, and serving as a mediator between family members.

Her highly technical role requires meticulous attention to detail and empathy while assisting grieving families who just lost a loved one. It is obvious that Maribel loves her work. She also boasts impeccable fluency in Spanish.

Maribel cherishes time with her family, especially her beloved son. She also excels in the arts, having performed Flamenco and Comparsas dance in parades, winning awards at Miami Beach’s Festival of Arts, and honing her interior design and home renovation skills. Maribel’s secret strength lies in her nurturing character, which plays a pivotal role in shaping our law firm’s achievements.

Education and Training:

  • Associate in Arts Degree, (Miami, Florida)
  • Worked in the financial services industry
  • Florida Notary Public