Israel Sands

Israel Sands

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 46 years

Trusts Lawyer at Miami Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Trusts, Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning

1130 Washington Avenue, Third Floor, Miami Beach, FL

About Israel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Trusts 40%

Can money buy happiness? I draft discretionary distribution trusts that promote purpose and good values in the lives of trust beneficiaries, which can lead to greater and richer lives for trust beneficiaries, as well as protecting assets.

40%
Probate 30%

South Florida has one of the most complicated probate systems in the country. I am in probate court every week and I do a maximum to move things along as quickly as possible.

30%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

While I always devise an estate plan that avoids probate, wills are still necessary. I make them as simple as possible. A neurologist client worked with me in drafting a one-page living will that prevents unnecessary suffering at end of life.

20%
Estate Planning 10%

Reducing the valuation of assets is an important way to reduce tax liability. A good way to lower the valuation of an asset is to create a Family Limited Partnership in which the assets are placed, and then donate or bequethe shares. The value of these shares, which are fractional interests, add up to less than the value of the underlying assets, if certain formalities are followed.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 46 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1979

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Israel Sands

1130 Washington Avenue, Third Floor, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Law Offices of Israel Sands

3520 East Fairview Street, Miami, FL, 33133

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Israel Sands's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Israel Sands

Mr. Sands has been my lawyer for over ten years and has prepared my will, living will and other important documents. He is very thorough, conscientious, and always goes the extra mile. He has always been there for me to answer any question I have, no matter how big or small.

Posted by Ted | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

"A gentleman and a scholar"

I enlisted the legal services of Israel Sands, when I learned the trustee of an irrevocable trust that I was a beneficiary of, was violating every statute possible. I had previously consulted with another attorney, and he wanted to head directly to court, with both guns drawn and blazing. Mr. Sand...s suggested a less aggressive approach. This did not surprise me, because I had discerned when reading his website, that he believes relationships are important. Family members are often at odds with one other, over a variety of issues, but nothing constructive results from ramping up any existing suspicion or animosity. Mere knowledge of the law is not sufficient in obtaining constructive results. The demeanor of the attorney(s) involved plays a crucial factor. The phrase “a gentleman and a scholar” might be cliche, but if that phrase were in a dictionary, you would assuredly find Israel’s photo above it. Once everything was put back together again, like it should be, according to the original trust, Israel Sands remained diligent in responding to whatever query and/or assistance I might have requested of him. If he was involved in a court case, or occupied with composing a brief, he would, without fail, shoot me back a quick acknowledgement of the receipt of my email, informing me he would get back with me with a more detailed reply at the earliest moment possible. While seemingly a trivial thing, such courtesy is often lacking these days, regardless of the person's profession. I consider Israel Sands to not only to be an extremely competent and effective attorney in his specific field, but I even think of him now as a friend.

Posted by Esther | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Great attorney

Israel was very professional and available when we had questions. He handled our probate matter expeditiously and was very knowledgeable

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Israel Sands's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jodi Strang Adams

Trusts lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a superb attorney that I highly recommend to my clients for wills, trusts, probate, estate and elder law."

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Daniel Palugyai

Trusts lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Israel's passion for the law and his valuable experience make it easy for me to enthusiastically recommend his legal services to clients."

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Jose Lorenzo

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Sands for several years now. He is a true professional and passionate about providing the best service to his clients. He is knowledgeable in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. I would definitely recommend him."

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Daniel Weiss

Probate lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Israel Sands for more than 25 years. I know Israel to be smart, honest, insightful, focused and organized. He graduated with an advanced, post-graduate master of laws degree in order to excel in his chosen practice area of trusts, probate, wills, and estates. When it is time for my wife and me to update our wills, we will be calling Israel Sands. Now, that's an endorsement!"

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Brandon Deegan

Trusts lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Israel Sands is a highly respected and experienced attorney. I strongly endorse Israel Sands."

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Chae Dupont

Trusts lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred clients to Israel Sands and have been very impressed with the quality of his work and his professionalism. I recommend him highly to any client who is seeking representation in the areas of Trusts, Estate Planning, and Wills."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Israel Sands Law. P.A.

Associations

2013 - Present

Purposeful Planning Institute

Mastery Program Graduate

2011 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

Dade County Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1978

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

OutLAW

Tax Aspects of Same-Sex Marriage

Languages

French

Spanish

English

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