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Liz C. Messianu
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Biography
Liz C. Messianu, Esq. has more than 17 years of experience in the areas of estates, trusts and guardianship matters. Liz leads an active practice group and is well regarded for her sensitive and thorough approach to each matter. Ms. Messianu’s areas of practice concentrate on guardianship, estate and trust administration; estate planning and wealth preservation's for individuals. Ms. Messianu handles all aspects of estate and trust matters, including probate and trust administration, representing beneficiaries in our courts, with a strong emphasis on litigation involving probate matters, estates, trusts, and contested guardianship's.
Ms. Messianu represents individuals in a variety of contexts, including as heirs, personal representatives (executors), trustees, beneficiaries of estates and trusts, incapacitated persons, their families or guardians, spouses and intestate heirs. She has successfully resolved will and trusts contests as a result of vague language, fraud, duress, contradictory instructions, lack of capacity and undue influence, among other factors.
Ms. Messianu also guides clients through the difficult and emotional process of commencing guardianships of both minors and incapacitated adults. When necessary, she litigates disputes regarding guardianship appointments. appointments. She assists clients with sophisticated estate planning needs that often include business succession and charitable giving. Mindful of federal and state tax laws, Liz executes estate plans that achieve each client’s unique goals and provide optimum financial benefits.
Liz is available for an initial FREE consultation at the prospective client's convenience.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Guardianship
40%
26 years | 400 cases
Probate
40%
26 years | 300 cases
Estate Planning
20%
26 years | 200 cases
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Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Wicker Smith
2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 800, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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Posted by Donald | September 13, 2017 | Tax
Poor experience with this attorney
QI was a client with this atty.She did not respond to my calls or requests in a timely manner.Sha failed to submit tax returns In a timely manner although I reminded her in advance that they were due.This resulted in fines and penalties from the government.After discussion with her former firm,the t...
Liz Messianu
Replied last August 06, 2015Thank you for the review. However, I have not submitted tax returns for clients since 2004. At my prior firm, we had a tax department and all tax matters were handled by them. It was a firm policy that only the tax attorney provide tax advise and prepare all tax returns.
Posted by Sonia | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding work on my case!
I'm very pleased with the service, emails and calls were responded in a timely manner. Friendly and courteous, listens to your concerns with undivided attention, I rate them a 10/10.
Liz Messianu
Replied last September 05, 2017Thank you very much!
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent Probate/ Estate Plan Attorney
I contacted Ms. Liz Consuegra Messianu to represent me on a family probate matter. Ms. Messianu is a knowledgable probate attorney of the highest integrity in her profession. She provides realistic feedback to specific scenarios and is very personable yet highly astute. Communication was great which...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2012 | Estate Planning
Trust in Trust
Ms Consuegra is a knowledgeable, trustworthy and very professional Estate Planning and Trust litigation attorney. I've worked with her for over twelve years and she always keeps me informed on the constant changes to the law in her area of expertise. It's great to have her as a trusted advisor.
Liz C. Messianu's Lawyer Endorsements
"Liz is a very knowledgeable attorney who truly cares for her clients. She strives to do the absolute best on each case. She is highly efficient, ethical, and is always there to help! I highly recommend her to all my family and friends."
"Liz is a highly knowledgeable and experienced attorney in the areas of probate, trusts, and guardianships. She is professional, compassionate, and dedicated to her clients. I endorse her enthusiastically."
"Liz provides unique value to her clients because her litigation skills and knowledge of estate planning techniques allows her to provide a comprehensive view and solution to the issues that any client may encounter."
"Liz is one of the few Probate and Guardianship litigators in South Florida who actually knows how to work a case. You can trust Liz to handle Probate and Guardianship matters both efficiently and ethically. I fully endorse Liz for all litigation matters relating to Probates, Trusts and Guardianships."
"Liz is incredibly knowledgeable in her area of law, and approaches every new issue with a high level of professionalism and every client with empathy and understanding."
"Ms. Messianu (nee Consuegra) is an excellent attorney. She is caring, informed and always the consummate professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Consuegra is one of the finest Estate Planning Attorneys in Florida. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
Jose Leon
Probate lawyer
Jacqueline Augusto
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Education
N/A
University of Miami School of Law
Publications
2013
Thomson Reuters
Estate Planning Client Strategies
Languages
Spanish
English
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am sure I want to set up a revocable living trust asap to pass my condo to my children and avoid probate. other goals too.
27 Aug 2018
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What can I do to find out if my Aunt stole my inheritance?
18 Aug 2017
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Why won't a judge immediately set a "verified emergency hearing for a court order authorizing cremation of deceased? Miami-dade?
15 Aug 2017