Probate Attorneys in Miami Beach, FL

Locksley A. Rhoden, Esq., LL.M., founder of The Wealth Protection Firm, created the Firm with a focus on preparing integrated trust and estate plans and business succession plans for small business owners, licensed professional, real estate investors and domestic and foreign high-net worth individuals and their families for the past 20 years. More recently, the Firm’s practice has expanded to include probate and estate administration, domestic and international wealth transfer planning and non-tax aspects of establishing integrated trust and estate plans for purposes of asset protection, wealth preservation and tax minimization.

I am experienced and dedicated to protecting your rights. I help clients plan their estates by drafting wills and trusts. I also administer probate and litigate contested estates. Finally, I have broad experience in general civil law, including contracts, real estate, and personal injury. Call me for a free consultation today.

At Bucelo Diaz Law, we're dedicated to providing personalized guidance and support to individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of estate planning. Our team understands that every client has unique goals and concerns, so we take the time to listen and craft customized solutions tailored to their specific needs. Whether it's drafting wills, establishing trusts, or guiding through probate, we're here to ensure that your legacy is preserved and your loved ones are taken care of according to your wishes.

He is admitted to practice in Florida; Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.; New York; and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Bounds has worked with mid-sized and large firms in Miami and has returned to individual practice. He represents businesses and individuals including community and super-regional financial institutions and other lenders and borrowers in basic and sophisticated commercial, industrial and real estate loan transactions, including structuring, negotiations, loan documentation, closings, work-outs, commercial and residential foreclosures, title examinations and issuance of title insurance policies. He also represents purchasers, sellers and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions and counsels businesses regarding the appropriate form of organization and the preparation of partnership agreements, articles of incorporation, by-laws, organizational minutes, and issuance of share certificates. He caters to clients in the retailing, manufacturing and distribution businesses. He does preparation of asset purchase/stock purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing and distribution agreements and individuals in the preparation of wills, durable family powers of attorney, authorizations for medical treatment, affidavits of domicile and similar family planning matters, as well as the litigation which flows from all those areas of practice. Mr. Bounds is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available. The AV peer review rating identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability. It is a reflection of expertise, experience, integrity, and overall professional excellence. Practice focus includes banking, lending, business, real estate, estate planning, and probate. Active in business and community affairs, Bruce has also served in varying capacities in a number of civic and professional organizations. In Miami, he has served as a deacon and as vice chairman and chairman of the board of deacons and as a trustee and chairman of the board of trustees of Plymouth Congregational Church, chairman of the legislation sub-committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Banking Committee, a member of the Florida Bar's Financial Institutions Committee, editor of the newsletter and a director and president of the Coral Gables Bar Association, as well as a diversified group of civic activities. While in Philadelphia, he was affiliated with the World Affairs Council, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Orchestra and served a term as a judge of elections in that city prior to his move to Miami.