Fort Lauderdale Estate Planning & Probate Law

Plan Clearly.
Protect Strategically.
Live Confidently.

With over 50 years of combined experience, The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg helps South Florida families secure their legacy, navigate probate, and protect what matters most — with legal guidance as personal as it is precise.

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Palm Beach · Broward · Miami-Dade
50+ Years Combined Experience
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Odelia Goldberg, Esq.

Estate Planning Attorney

Why Clients Trust Us

The Goldberg Difference

50+ Years of Combined Experience

Deep, focused expertise in estate planning, probate, real estate, and elder law — providing South Florida families with the skilled representation they deserve.

Personally Invested in Every Client

We take genuine personal interest in every case because we know every family is unique and every situation calls for a tailored approach — not a standard form.

Comprehensive Team-Based Planning

We collaborate with your financial advisors, accountants, and care managers to ensure your legal plan integrates seamlessly with your broader goals.

Attorney-Reviewed Legal Guidance

Every strategy and legal document is written or personally reviewed by Odelia Goldberg, a licensed Florida attorney accountable to your outcome.

Free Initial Consultation

Start your estate planning journey with a no-obligation consultation — expert, personalized guidance from our attorneys before you commit to anything.

★★★★★

"She was professional, knowledgeable and so personable at the same time. We are thrilled to report that we have, very easily, executed our documents and are completely satisfied."

D

Davis

Weston, FL

Professional Associations & Memberships

Broward Attorney Real Estate Council Florida Bar Broward County Bar NYSBA United States Patent and Trademark Office
Areas of Practice

Comprehensive
Legal Services
Under One Roof

From first consultation to final execution, we handle every stage of your estate journey with precision, care, and unwavering attention to your unique circumstances.

Estate Planning
Probate
Real Estate
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Estate Planning

Build a comprehensive plan that protects your assets, reflects your wishes, and gives your family clarity and security when it matters most.

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Probate Administration

Navigate the complex, court-supervised process of settling an estate with experienced guidance — from initial filing through final distribution.

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Wills & Trusts

Craft legally sound wills and trusts that ensure your assets reach the right people, on your terms — not the court's.

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Real Estate Law

Stay protected through every transaction with legal guidance that accounts for the latest changes in Florida real estate law and how they affect your family.

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Elder Law

Receive a complimentary case review and personalized guidance on the legal, financial, and care planning challenges that come with aging.

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Asset Protection

Safeguard what you've built over a lifetime from lawsuits, creditors, and unforeseen risks — both during your lifetime and after you're gone.

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Trust Administration

Ensure a trust is administered accurately and efficiently, with every beneficiary's interests properly honored and legally protected.

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Healthcare Proxy

Designate a trusted person to make critical medical decisions on your behalf, giving you peace of mind and your family clear, legally binding direction.

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Serving South Florida Since

2008

Palm Beach · Broward · Miami-Dade

About the Firm

More Than Documents —
We Build Lasting Relationships

At The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg, we believe every family deserves a clear path forward. With over 50 years of combined experience serving South Florida, we have helped individuals and families navigate some of life's most significant legal decisions — from building an estate plan that protects what they've worked for, to guiding families through the complexities of probate after losing a loved one.

Our approach sets us apart. We don't just prepare documents — we build lasting relationships. We take a genuine personal interest in every client, because we know your family is unique and your situation is unlike anyone else's. To make your plan truly comprehensive, we collaborate with a trusted network of professionals — financial advisors, accountants, and care managers — ensuring every piece of your legal and financial strategy works together seamlessly.

Located in Fort Lauderdale and serving Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, our firm combines deep legal expertise with state-of-the-art technology to deliver the efficiency of a larger firm and the personalized attention you deserve.

Cutting-Edge Legal Technology

State-of-the-art systems for efficient, cost-effective representation

Attorney-Reviewed Content

All strategy reviewed personally by Odelia Goldberg, Florida attorney

Collaborative Planning Network

Working alongside advisors, accountants, and care managers

Three-County Coverage

Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties

How We Work

Your Journey to
Legal Peace of Mind

1

Free Initial Consultation

We start with a complimentary consultation to understand your goals, your family's situation, and your concerns — no pressure, just honest, expert clarity.

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Personalized Strategy Design

We assess your assets, family dynamics, and objectives to design a comprehensive legal strategy built specifically around your needs and long-term goals.

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Document Drafting & Review

Our attorneys prepare every legal document with precision, then walk you through each detail so you fully understand what you're signing and why it matters.

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Formal Execution & Signing

We guide you through the proper execution of your documents, ensuring everything is legally sound, correctly witnessed, and ready to hold up when it counts.

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Ongoing Legal Partnership

Your estate plan should evolve as your life does. We remain your trusted legal resource for updates, questions, and new needs as your circumstances change.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We serve individuals and families throughout South Florida, including Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. Our office is located at 1270 SW 26th Ave in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Absolutely. Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. A basic plan ensures your healthcare wishes are honored, designates guardians for minor children, and prevents your assets — regardless of size — from becoming entangled in costly and time-consuming probate proceedings.

Formal probate is the standard process used when assets exceed $75,000 and proceedings are initiated within two years of death. Summary administration is a streamlined alternative for estates valued at $75,000 or less, or when the decedent has been deceased for more than two years.

Dying without a valid will is known as dying "intestate." Florida's intestacy statutes (§732.101–732.111) then control how assets are distributed — typically beginning with the surviving spouse. In blended families or other complex situations, this process can become difficult and contentious quickly.

For straightforward estates, probate generally takes a minimum of three months and may extend to six months or longer. More complex estates — those with significant assets, multiple beneficiaries, or disputes — can take considerably more time.

Yes. Tools such as revocable living trusts, properly designated beneficiaries, and joint ownership arrangements can keep your estate out of probate entirely. Our attorneys will help you identify the right combination of strategies for your specific situation.

Elder law addresses the unique legal needs of aging individuals and their families — including long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and asset protection. We offer a free review of elder law cases so you can understand your options with no obligation.

A healthcare proxy — also called a healthcare surrogate designation — is a legal document authorizing a trusted person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. It is a critical, often overlooked component of any complete estate plan.

Begin Your Journey

Your Family Deserves
A Clear Path Forward.
Let's Build It Together.

An average of 3,000 estates end up in probate every year in Broward County. Don't leave your family's future to chance. Schedule your complimentary consultation today — no obligation, just expert guidance from an attorney who genuinely cares.

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Office Address

1270 SW 26th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Office Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Phone & Fax

(954) 832-0885

Fax: 954-764-2375

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