“During a legal internship when I was 24, I saw a woman who had lost her husband and was immensely grieving the loss. She walked in a wreck and walked out at peace. Just an hour with the attorney I was shadowing alleviated the burden she felt as a result oflosing her husband. He not only provided her with solutions to the issues she faced but counseled her on how to move forward. THIS was the moment I decided that Probate, Guardianship and Estate Planning were the areas of law I was meant to practice. The type of law I practice means I am often faced with clients that are stressed, grieving the loss of a loved one, or desperately trying to care for an incapacitated relative. These are sensitive issues that require more than just problem solving. They require a good heart, an open mind, and a high level of empathy and I happily and easily offer my clients this as well as top notch service by being responsive and proactive. I treat each of my clients as members of my own family and strive to help them develop plans that are tailored to meet their specific needs and wishes. I also help clients navigate complicated and potentially lengthy Probate Estates and obtain Guardianship over incapacitated loved ones. Most importantly, I value education and make sure each of my clients fully understands the process and procedures and welcome active participation in their cases.”Attorney Irama Valdes is a Spanish Speaking Miami Native | She Graduated Cum Laude from Florida International University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in communication | She Obtained Juris Doctorate Degree from St. Thomas University’s School of Law in 2010 | Irama spearheaded the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.) Program helping low-income individuals and families receive free assistance with preparing and filing their income tax returns and as a result received the Outstanding Public Service Award for dedicated 200+ hours | She has served as Vice-Chair for the Probate and Guardianship Committee of the Dade County Bar Association since 2016 | Irama has also served on the following boards: South Florida Guardianship Association, Miami Lakes Bar Association, YLD of the Cuban American Bar Association, and has held various leadership positions in Business Networking International.