Compassionate and Dedicated Jacksonville Estate Planning Lawyers
Representation for Probate, Estate Planning & Family Law Matters
Estate Planning, Probate Matters, and Family Law are all deeply personal. For many people, it can be difficult to open up even when they are desperately in need of help. At Beller & Bustamante, P.L., we will treat you with the utmost dignity, always respecting your confidentiality and never putting anyone else’s interests before yours.
Rebeccah Beller and Mina Bustamante are experienced attorneys who truly care about their clients’ needs. From estate planning to preparing to get married to going through a divorce, we want to help you feel comfortable and ensure that your interests are protected.
Experienced Jacksonville Family Law Attorneys
At Beller & Bustamante, P.L., we provide representation for all types of Family Law matters, including:
Going Through A Divorce
From an emotional standpoint, going through a divorce is never easy. Our divorce attorneys understand this and want to make the legal process as straightforward and streamlined as possible. If both you and your spouse have worked out what you each want from the divorce, we offer flat-fee options for uncontested divorces. If you need an advocate for pursuing rights relating to your children, marital property, or spousal support (alimony), we can represent you in a contested divorce as well.Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be important tools for estate planning clients in Jacksonville. They can also help lay the foundation for a successful marriage. Our Jacksonville estate planning attorneys strongly recommend that all couples take the time to explore and understand the benefits of these marital agreements. Such agreements can help to protect assets and provide for loved ones in the event of death, divorce, or incapacitation. Our Jacksonville prenup lawyers work closely with couples to help them draft agreements and contracts that are specifically tailored to the married couple’s needs. If you are not sure what is best for you, we will explain all the options thoroughly and help you make a decision that will benefit you the most.Establishing Paternity
We represent both mothers and fathers in matters of paternity. Whether you are seeking child support or are trying to prove or disprove parental rights, Beller & Bustamante, P.L. can help. All consultations are confidential and we will put your interest at heart. Learn more about Florida paternity actions.Guardianships
Guardianship rights allow non-parents to take legal responsibility for the finances, health, and welfare of minor children and incapacitated adults. Guardianship cases are usually tense and often adversarial. We help our clients become appointed as guardians, adhere to their guardianship responsibilities, and contest guardianship appointments of others.Collaborative Law
Collaborative law is a process for amicably resolving a divorce without court involvement or heated disputes. If you and your spouse have some differences but are willing to work together in order to reduce costs and arrive at a resolution that fairly serves both of your respective interests as well as those of your children, a collaborative law divorce might be right for you. If you are not sure which route to take, schedule a consultation with us, tell us your story, and our collaborative lawyers will help you pick the best route for your divorce.Modification of Alimony, Child Support, Visitation, and Time Sharing
When circumstances change following a divorce, it is not unusual for former spouses to desire to modify their rights with respect to financial support or spending time with their children. In order to grant a modification, the Florida courts typically require proof of a substantial change.
Finalizing a divorce takes work, and the courts do not like to be flooded with requests seeking to disrupt finalized settlement agreements and divorce decrees. As a result, most modifications involve matters such as:
- Increased financial needs
- Loss of income
- Relocations
- Introduction of new spouses, domestic partners, or other relationships
- Substance abuse
- Domestic violence
If you would like to pursue a modification, we urge you to contact us for a consultation with an experienced divorce modification lawyer. We can evaluate your situation and help you decide on a cost-effective course of action.
Experienced Jacksonville Estate Planning Attorneys and Probate Attorneys
At Beller & Bustamante, L.P., we also provide experienced advice and representation for estate planning and probate matters. We have over 30 years of combined legal experience, and we can help you memorialize your final wishes and ensure that your loved ones’ final wishes are carried through.
Estate Planning
- Wills
- Irrevocable trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Medical directives
- Living wills
- Healthcare surrogate appointments
Probate Administration
Rebeccah Beller and Mina Bustamante have each helped numerous families and personal representatives successfully navigate the probate process.
Our Jacksonville estate planning lawyers help you understand your rights and obligations, and guide you step-by-step through the process of carrying out your loved one’s final wishes.
Our firm also represents clients in will contests and estate and probate litigation.
