About Us

As a Board-Certified Wills, Trusts, and Estates Attorney, Ms. Greenberg and her legal team advise families and individuals on the financial, legal and tax aspects of their estate plans.

Meet The Team

Monique Lavender Greenberg, LL.M., AEP, B.C.S.

Managing Partner of Lavender Greenberg PLLC
Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts, and Estates Attorney
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator

Monique Lavender Greenberg is a Florida Bar Board Certified specialist in Wills, Trusts, and Estates and the founder of Lavender Greenberg PLLC in Coral Gables, Florida. She focuses her practice on sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families with complex domestic and international asset structures.

Known for her strategic and highly customized approach, Monique designs estate plans that prioritize probate avoidance, tax efficiency, asset protection, and long-term wealth preservation across generations. Her dual experience in planning and litigation—including probate, trust administration, guardianship, and fiduciary disputes—provides clients with a distinct advantage in anticipating and mitigating future conflict.

Monique is a frequent national speaker on advanced estate planning topics and serves as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, handling trust, probate, and guardianship disputes.

Education

University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. in Estate Planning
University of Miami, Cum Laude, School of Law, J.D.
University of Connecticut, B.A., Magna Cum Laude in Economics & Political Science

Bar Admissions

Florida Bar (2010)
Southern District of Florida
Eleventh Federal Circuit Court of Appeal

Associations

Board of Directors, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
Member, Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee
Board of Directors, Coral Gables Bar Association
Past President, Coral Gables Estate Planning Council
Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
Education Director, FLN Coral Gables
Member, Miami-Dade County Bar Association
Drafting Advisor, University of Miami School of Law Heckerling Estate Planning LLM Program
Board of Directors, Friends of Miami-Dade Public Library
Former Member of the Board of Directors, Junior League of Miami, Inc.
Former Adjunct Faculty Member, Florida International University
Former Member of the Board of Directors, Beaux Arts

Recent Honors

Circle of Excellence Award, Probate and Guardianship category, Miami Dade Bar (2024)
On the Rise Award, Daily Business Review, 2024 Florida Legal Awards (2024)
South Florida Business & Wealth’s Up & Comer Award (2023)
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Overall Rising Star Award (2023)
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce “Merrick in the Making” Community Builder Award (2022)
Coral Gables Businesswoman of the Year Awards Finalist, Philanthropist (2022)
Best Lawyers, (2026)
Up and Coming Estate Planner, People Maven, 2019

Jordan M. Greenberg

Partner at Lavender Greenberg PLLC

Jordan Greenberg is a Partner at the firm and an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on probate, trust, and related fiduciary disputes. He represents clients in complex estate and trust litigation, guiding them through high-stakes conflicts with a strategic and results-driven approach.
In addition to his litigation practice, Jordan works closely with personal injury attorneys on wrongful death matters, providing seamless support with probate administrations and ensuring estates are efficiently opened and managed to facilitate recovery.

Education

University of Miami School of Law, cum laude, 2011
State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A. in Communications, 2002

Bar Admissions

Florida Bar (2011)

Associations

Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
Member, Miami-Dade County Bar Association
Member, Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar

Melissa G. Marrero

Associate Attorney at Lavender Greenberg PLLC

Melissa G. Marrero exclusively focuses her practice on estate planning, complex probate and guardianship administrations, and sophisticated fiduciary litigation. She represents personal representatives, trustees, guardians, and beneficiaries in contentious matters involving trust and will challenges, fiduciary disputes, and adversary incapacity proceedings. In addition, Melissa handles wrongful death probate administrations and court approval of minor settlements. She is passionate, reliable, and known for her strategic, practical approach that helps clients efficiently resolve complex probate, trust, and guardianship matters.

Education

Florida International University, College of Law, Juris Doctor Degree, cum laude (2020)
Florida International University, Valedictorian Scholarship, Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Minor in Criminal Justice, and Certification in Banking (2017)

Bar Admissions

Florida (2020)

Associations

Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
Member, Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Our Approach

THERE IS NO

“One-Size Fits All”

Lavender Greenberg PLLC’s approach focuses on the individual client and is sensitive to the fact that even where two clients may have the same assets and goals, specific factors important to each client may necessitate completely different treatment.

our

Practice

We focus on what will work best for each client. We also pride ourselves on being a caring, efficient and knowledgeable resource for clients who need assistance navigating the complexities of probate and guardianship.

about

Monique

Monique Lavender Greenberg is an active member of the Miami community, and is especially passionate about her involvement in organizations like the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library and the Junior League of Miami.

Monique Lavender Greenberg focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, and guardianship law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does your firm handle?

Our firm focuses on estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, guardianships, and tax issues related to estates, trusts, and gift taxes. From simple summary probate matters to sophisticated planning for high-value estates, we are here to provide you guidance every step of the way.

Why is estate planning important?

Estate planning is essential to ensure that your wishes are carried out regarding asset distribution, incapacity and overall wealth protection. Having an estate plan in place can help you minimize taxes, avoid probate and ensure your loved ones are cared for in the way you intend. Our team will work with you to create a custom plan tailored to your goals and family’s needs.

What is probate and why avoid it?

Probate is the court-monitored process of changing ownership of assets from the deceased to their beneficiaries. It can be a complex process that varies in length depending on the estate’s size and any potential disputes. Many people aim to avoid probate because it can be slow, costly, and public—potentially delaying access to assets, increasing legal fees, and exposing private financial matters. We assist clients through every stage of probate administration, providing clear, compassionate guidance while also helping plan strategies to minimize or avoid it when possible.

Will I avoid probate by having a will in place?

No, a will does not avoid probate. While it specifies who inherits your assets and appoints a personal representative, it still requires the estate to go through probate, which can be a lengthy and costly process. To avoid probate, we recommend using a pay-on-death account, Lady Bird deed, or a revocable trust to transfer assets directly to beneficiaries.

What is your process for working with new clients?

We start with a case evaluation call to understand your goals and current estate plan, in case there is any. Once you engage with us, we provide a comprehensive intake process, customized document creation, and ongoing support through each step, including design meetings with our attorney, review of all documents, and follow-up to ensure your plan meets your expectations.

What happens if I pass away without an estate plan?

Without an estate plan, Florida law dictates how your assets are distributed, which may not align with your wishes. For those without close relatives, this can lead to distant family inheriting, often people you may not know or intend to benefit. To avoid this, creating an estate plan through a will or trust allows you to control where your assets go, so they support the people or causes you truly care about.

How much are probate fees?

Probate fees vary based on the complexity of the matter and the firm handling the case. However, they can often start at around 3% of the probate assets and may increase depending on the estate’s size and complexity. These costs are an important consideration when planning your estate, as they can add up quickly over time.

What documents are typically included in an estate plan?

An estate plan usually includes several key documents designed to protect your assets, provide instructions and specify how you want your estate handled. Some documents an estate plan may include are a will, revocable trust, durable power of attorney, healthcare surrogate, HIPAA release and living will.

What Our Customers Are Saying

★★★★★

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Monique and staff. Her attention to detail and professionalism exceeded our expectations! She made the Estate planning process very easy to understand and was extremely accommodating to our wishes!”

★★★★★

“What a pleasure it was to have Ms. Greenberg execute my estate planning documents. She guided me step by step and answered all my questions without hesitation. I had a great experience overall, from signing our documents in a covid friendly way to how professional Ms. Greenberg is. 100% recommend.”

★★★★★

“Lavender Greenberg is an exceptional law firm for estate planning. I highly recommend taking this very serious and very responsible step of having all your paperwork in order with a knowledgeable, responsible and ethical law firm.”