West Melbourne Estate Planning Lawyers

Nicole has resided in the Tampa Bay area for the last 20 years. She majored in criminology while attending Saint Leo University and interned with the United States Secret Service.

Upon graduation, Nicole attended Stetson University College of Law in Pinellas County, where she concentrated on trial advocacy. While attending school, she interned with the State Attorney’s Office for Pinellas County.

After law school, Nicole became the Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit for Pinellas County. During the three years, she was employed at the State Attorney’s Office, she prosecuted misdemeanors to serious crimes.

Nicole served as a...

Lori Vella has been an attorney for over 20 years. She practices Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Advanced Directives), Probate, and Guardianships. She also does business succession planning (to make sure your business passes on correctly). She is the creator of the #GetMyGuardian Guide, a unique set of both legal and practical documents, that she created/compiled. She also authored The Live-On Project, a short book about writing letters to your children so that your spirit continues to live on in their lives, no matter what. She is originally from Rochester, NY. She graduated from Albany Law School in 2000 (25th in...

David A. Beale is a graduate of Cornell University (B.S. 1971) and Fordham Law School (J.D. 1974, Law Review 1972-74). He is a member of the New York Bar (1975) and Florida Bar (1990). David Beale is a member of The American Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association of the Bar of City of New York, and Palm Beach County Bar Association. He belongs to the Business Law Section and its Computer Law Committee of the Florida Bar, as well as its Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Section, where he served...

I have handled just about every kind of case imaginable, from adverse possession to will contracts. I am the person who will handle your case from start to finish. Your case will not be turned over to a secretary, never to be heard from me again. You will even have my cell number.

Thomas was born in Boca Raton, FL and grew up in the south Florida area. He obtained a Bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Miami in 2010, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the New York University School of Law in 2013, with a concentration in the area of Trust & Estates. Thomas has passed the bar exam in both New York and New Jersey, and his score qualified him to waive into two additional jurisdictions, Washington D.C. and Minnesota. He also passed the Florida bar exam in February of 2015. Thomas previously worked in the...

After graduating from law school, I joined an insurance defense firm where I managed cases related to constitutional, employment, and personal injury issues. I successfully handled multiple appellate matters and frequently managed to prevent liability for my clients in numerous cases. Subsequently, I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various legal areas including business, probate, constitutional, and construction litigation, handling matters through both trial and appeal stages. My efforts have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for several of my clients, and I have consistently managed to prevent liability for defendants on many occasions. My courtroom successes have led...

David S. Neufeld has practiced law for over 40 years, advising individuals on sophisticated wealth planning (encompassing income tax, estate tax, state residency tax planning, asset protection, and the legal aspects of insurance and investment planning) and fiduciary due diligence. He also advises insurance and wealth management institutions on programs, including “private placement life insurance” and captive insurance companies, that deliver to their clients cost-efficient risk mitigation along with tax-efficient investment opportunities. In addition, David is highly sought after to consult with taxpayers and their legal and accounting advisors on “aggressive tax planning gone bad,” including Form 8886 filings...

Daniel T. Fleischer is a licensed attorney in Florida and Illinois and is a Regional Partner at TrustWorks. Originally from the North Suburbs of Chicago, Mr. Fleischer has been in South Florida since 1993. He earned his B.B.A. in Finance, and J.D./M.B.A. from the University of Miami in Coral Gables. It was during law school when he determined that he wanted his area of law to help people, and that is why he focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration. To differentiate himself from other attorneys, in 2006 Mr. Fleischer obtained his Certified Financial Planner designation or...

Andrew Tetreault (pronounced Tay-tro) grew up all over the United States, though spending most of his life in the Midwest and the South. Andrew attended college at Ohio Wesleyan University, just outside of Columbus, Ohio, and received a Bachelor's degree as a double major. After college, Andrew enrolled at Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the fall of 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused a disaster in New Orleans and Tulane was shut down for the entire fall semester. In order to graduate law school on time, Andrew enrolled as a visiting student at the University of Florida College of...

Tara wood earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Law School. During law school, she was an active board member of the Moot Court Society. Tara also worked as a teaching assistant for several law professors. During her second and third years of law school, Tara worked as a law clerk at the Elder Law Associates. From the very beginning, Tara had a passion for protecting the elderly. She dedicates her career to protecting our society’s vulnerable and to regularly educating the public about the importance of safeguarding our population’s elderly.

De Paz Law offers a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your legal needs for estate planning, guardianship, estate administration and probate issues. We offer flexible payment plans and a flat-fee structure for some probate cases. Our clients stay connected throughout their case and are able to view the progress of their legal issue, including hearings, any time of day through a secure client portal. Our attorneys have a well-respected reputation for our personalized and attentive client service. Our founding attorney, Daniel de Paz, has been recognized for his commitment to clients and his knowledge of the law by his peers. He...

Susan M. Charles, J.D., LL.M. (Elder Law) Attorney Susan Marie Charles is a Martindale-Hubbell "AV Preeminent" peer review rated elder law attorney practicing in Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Florida. She provides comprehensive legal services to people in the Tampa Bay area who need assistance with estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and trust and estate administration. A native of Rockville, Maryland, Susan enjoyed a 10-year career as an international travel consultant in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Tampa. A King-O'Neal Scholar, she graduated first in her undergraduate class, receiving her Bachelor's Degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of South...

Arielle Capuano’s practice is focused almost exclusively on divorce, custody, and family law matters. Her family law experience ranges from uncontested divorces to complex divorces, high asset divorces, paternity cases, custody cases, relocation cases, modifications, enforcement and contempt, and domestic violence. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Arielle obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising & Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. Graduating near the top of her class, Arielle received her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida International University College of Law, where she was actively involved in the leadership of the Board of Advocates, the...

As founder of the Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald, Ms. Fitzgerald understands the importance of providing clients with personal attention. She represents people in Plantation, Florida, who are dealing with probate and estate planning issues. Knowing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, she customizes plans for clients' individual situations in order to meet their specific goals. Having a solid background in the issues surrounding estate planning gives Ms. Fitzgerald the ability to develop a successful strategy for every case. Prior to earning a Master of Laws in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 2000, she...

Trey Miller is an experienced attorney who concentrates in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, real estate, and adoption. In 2007, Trey and his wife Elyse established the Law Office of Miller & Miller, P.A., a private practice located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Serving clients throughout Broward County and Miami-Dade County, Trey offers a free consultation to prospective clients. To learn more, call 954-981-9301.

Gary M. Singer is an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida. Gary is Board Certified as an expert in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar. Gary is a member of the Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar Association (Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Section), Broward Attorneys Real Estate Council,and is an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University. He is a Member Agent of Attorneys' Title Fund Services. He was born in the Bronx and was raised in eastern Long Island, New York. Gary M. Singer moved to Florida in 1989 with the...

Mr. Fineman was born and raised in Southwest Florida and is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University (B.S. Legal Studies and Criminal Justice). In 2007, Mr. Fineman obtained his Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Fineman served as a Certified Legal Intern for the State Attorney’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit which allowed him to prosecute several criminal cases for the State of Florida. Mr. Fineman was a Senior Note and Comment Editor on Barry University’s Law Review and graduated second in his class. Mr. Fineman was invited to be...

Attorney Zachary D. Herman is passionate about defending the rights of his client. Call or email today to schedule a consultation.

Steven J. Gibbs leads a team of professionals who help retirees, business owners, investors and growing families protect the American dream. Promoting freedom, protecting individual rights and empowering people to protect themselves are values that influence the team in every area of service. Steven's areas of influence include teaching, coaching and writing in various forums to train consumers how to protect family and business assets. Steven J. Gibbs founded the Gibbs Law Office in 2008 with a mission to provide unparalleled wealth-protection legal services spanning the full range of estate planning and asset protection....

I have had strong focus on helping people plan for life's events since law school, where I volunteered in our elder law clinic drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for low-income seniors. I also have over seven years of experience as an attorney for the United States Government working for the Social Security Administration and administrative law judges. I have extensive experience in working with administrative judges and appellate judges. As an attorney, my role in estate planning is to help you achieve your goals for your property. Your goals may include things like ensuring...

I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with bachelors degrees in Finance and Economics. Following undergrad, I attended law school at Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida where I graduated cum laude.

I began my legal career primary representing consumers in bankruptcy and debt collection matters. However, my business background took hold and I have extended my practice to include business transactions.

I live in the Fort Myers area with my wife and two children.

Adam Czaya is an Attorney at the Keith Taylor Law Group, P.A. His fields of practice primarily include Probate and Estate Administration, Wills and Trusts, and Fiduciary Litigation. Attorney Czaya attended the University of Florida, where he obtained a BA in History, and a BA in Russian. After graduation from the University of Florida in 2007, he earned his JD from Stetson University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. He was admitted to the Maine Bar in 2019. Attorney Czaya joined the Keith Taylor Law Group in 2011. He is a member of the Florida Bar,...

Brian D. Gottlieb, Esq., is the Managing Partner for the Commercial Litigation Division and Family Law Division of RTRLAW. Mr. Gottlieb has a diversified legal background in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes, representing clients in both state and federal court. He also has significant experience in family law, real estate litigation, foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant disputes and probate. Prior to joining RTRLAW, Mr. Gottlieb began his legal career as an associate at one of the top boutique commercial litigation law firms in Fort Lauderdale and was named partner in 2011. During that time, he gained valuable trial experience sitting first chair...

"I grew up immersed in a family business which supplied goods & services to restaurants and institutions throughout the Midwest. The youngest of three brothers, as an attorney, I worked closely with my parents and siblings to design a succession plan for the business and an estate plan to maximize our parents’ financial legacy. It is a legacy which now will endure for years to come. It was the satisfaction from this experience, together with a natural passion for client service, that has led me to focus my practice on Estate Planning, so that clients may enjoy the peace...

I am a Jacksonville, Florida native looking to help local families with their estate planning and elder care needs so that the financial aspect of death and incapacity is one less worry for your family.

Neal Kalis is a highly experienced, dedicated and a solution oriented attorney who is recognized for his multi-disciplined transactional practice, which encompasses corporate, probate, real estate, land use and zoning law.

Mr. Kalis is often called upon to handle the most complex of real estate transactions. He represented a seller in Fort Lauderdale throughout a consummated $80,000,000 beachfront hotel transaction which closed in 2002. He also served as the lead land use attorney in obtaining the approval for a 28 story condominium on the previous and historic Lauderdale Beachfront Hotel Property.

Mr Kalis' clients also call on him to work with government...

Alyssa C. Shorstein is a partner at The Law Offices of Shorstein and Lee, LLC, located in St. Augustine, Florida. Alyssa graduated from St. Augustine High School (High School Diploma) in 2002, Flagler College (B.A.) in 2005 and University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D.) in 2009. She has been in private practice serving clients in Criminal Defense, Estate Planning & Probate law since 2009. Alyssa previously served on the St. Johns County Bar Association Board and served two terms on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee 7B. She is currently a Board Member of...

Attorney Brandon R. Bytnar has practiced law in Naples, Florida since 2009 when he and his wife moved from Ohio. He focuses primarily on estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, living wills, etc.), probate and trust administration, elder law, real estate law, and guardianship. Before earning his law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law, Brandon graduated magna cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in both political science and journalism. As a member of the Ohio Wesleyan University men’s golf team, Brandon was recognized as a scholar athlete. During law school,...

I concentrate on Collaborative Divorce, Mediation and Estate Planning in my practice. I litigated for many years – fighting in court, drafting adversarial pleadings, but have come to believe over the years that for virtually every family law matter like a divorce or custody dispute, or disputes over a loved one's estate, a better and less expensive option is Collaborative Divorce or Collaborative Law. You can find more about each approach on my website.

For Estate Planning, we focus not only on putting in place a plan for your estate that protects your assets, spouse and children, but also...

Renzo Bosoni is the founding member of First Legal, a well established law firm focusing in the areas of probate administration, estate planning, trusts and will, guardianship and elder law. With a combined experience of over 30 years, the attorneys at First Legal have the necessary expertise and knowledge to handle the preparation of simple wills so you can pass on your assets to your loved ones to even the most difficult sets of issues, whether it be contested probate administrations, or complex estate planning needs.

Every client we meet has different needs and wishes about how they want their...

Florida Probate Attorney: Though my practice areas include estate planning and real estate work, my practice has become largely focused on Florida Probate cases. My firm's flagship website is http://www.WeProbateFlorida.com where many if not most of our clients start. Prior to opening my doors in the greater Orlando area, I was associate counsel at Rarick & Associates, P.A., the leading estate planning firm in Miami Lakes, Florida. I also clerked for Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in Ft. Lauderdale. When I can get away from the office, I am a proud internet geek, Florida Gator fan, husband and...

Raised in Miami by working class immigrant parents from Cuba, Arianna’s parents instilled in her a profound respect for the rule of law. Her parents may not have had much in material possessions, but they taught Arianna to strive for more, to treat others with honesty and respect, and to confront challenges head-on without fear of failure. Over the years, these lessons guided Arianna through college, graduate school, law school, and now the practice of law. These lessons eventually morphed into the founding principles of her firm: Excellence, Integrity, and Perseverance. Before starting her firm, Arianna worked at a civil litigation...

Admitted to practice Supreme Court of Florida Superior Courts of Connecticut United States District Court, Middle District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida United States District Court, Northern District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida United States District Court, Southern District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida Publications and Academics The Small Claims Clinic, writer and instructor, 2004 to present A joint pro bono collaboration between the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and LaBella Law, P.L. The Probate Process from Start to Finish, contributing writer and instructor Continuing Legal Education division of National Business Institute, 2007...

Leysi Jimenez practices in the areas of Immigration, Family Law, Foreclosure, and Criminal Justice. Ms. Jimenez obtained a Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude in Criminal Justice at the Florida International University, and also a Juris Doctor Cum Laude at the Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. She has been representing clients at mediation, temporary hearings, and trials. Ms. Jimenez has also managed and prepared cases, attended court hearings, and drafted motions to reopen cases. She speaks fluent Spanish.

I have always had a passion for helping others. I am dedicated to the pursuit of justice for his clients. My concentrated areas of practice include: Estate Planning, Probate, Business/Corporate Law, Domestic Relations, Intellectual Property, Injunctions, and Notary Services. Prior to law school, I spent more than 15 years in corporate America working for companies in various industries ranging from healthcare, finance, technology, and currently, construction franchising. After receiving my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida, I continued my pursuit of higher education by obtaining a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Liberty University, where I...

Carey D. Carmichael, Jr. is recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Trial Law. Mr. Carmichael's office is in Lake City, Florida. Mr. Carmichael received his Bachelors degree from Mercer University; and obtained an MBA prior to law school. Graduating from law school in 2006, Mr. Carmichael began his career as an Assistant Public Defender. During the next few years, Mr. Carmichael handled over 2000 cases, ranging from misdemeanors to capital felonies.

Prior to opening his practice, Mr. Carmichael served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit for 6 years. During his...

I have been a licensed attorney in Florida since April 2007 and have represented hundreds if not thousands of people. As a former Assistant Public Defender, I represented hundreds of people in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor traffic cases to serious felonies. I created the Law Office of Mario R. Theodore in 2008 and strengthened my criminal defense experience while broadening my legal knowledge and representing people in administrative cases before agencies such as the Social Security Administration and Agency for Persons with Disabilities. In that same year I began expanding my knowledge and committing firm resources to Family Law. I...