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Rose Decker Chauncey

Probate Attorney at Live Oak, FL

5.0   17 reviews

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About Rose

Learn Rose’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Probate
    65%
    Probate administration can be necessary to execute a decedent’s estate plan or to administer an estate when a person has died without a will. We have counseled and advised personal representatives and beneficiaries on all matters related to the probate process and have assisted families in the administration of estates of all sizes.

  2. Wills and living wills
    20%
    Through the use of wills, powers of attorney (healthcare and financial), living trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, our attorneys can help your family preserve wealth for future generations and potentially avoid probate administration.

  3. Estate planning
    10%
    Estate planning is an important service offered by our firm. Estate planning is the process by which you designate how your assets should be managed in the event you are incapacitated and how your assets should be distributed at your death. Careful estate planning can minimize expenses at the time of death and ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

  4. Guardianship
    5%

Rose Decker Chauncey, practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship.

Mrs. Chauncey grew up in Live Oak, Florida and graduated from Suwannee High School. She attended Florida State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Mrs. Chauncey continued her education at Florida Coastal School of Law where she earned her law degree and was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board.

Mrs. Chauncey is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, and the United States District Courts, for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida.

Mrs. Chauncey is active in the Live Oak community and is committed to improving the lives of children. She was the past President of Voices for Children of the Suwannee Valley. She has also volunteered her time for a number of years as a Guardian Ad Litem in the Third Judicial Circuit. She is a member of the Third Judicial Circuit Bar Association.

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Licensed for 15 years
State FL
Status Member in Good Standing
Acquired 2007
Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Rose

The Chauncey Law Firm, P.A.
320 White Avenue
Live Oak, FL, 32064-0548

Reviews

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Posted by Heather Corbin | September 29, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fair pricing and Professional
Fair prices and very professional. Always available for consultations or questions. Flexible scheduling available.
Posted by Judy | July 27, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A professional who becomes a trusted friend
Attorney Chauncey has handled wills and 2 probates and deeds for my family. She has expertise in all these areas and is easy to work and communicate with. She digitally communicates with you in order to be efficient and expedite her work . Her ethics and integrity are trustworthy. I recommend her without hesitation.
Posted by Lucinda | August 28, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Services
Very professional. Very pleasant experience. Excellent outcome for us. Would recommend her very highly!
Posted by Michael | May 20, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Probate and deeds
I was in need of a lawyer to handle my probate and deeds case. I went to Rose because of the great reviews she had to see if she would provide the same great service to me and my family. Rose lived up to the hype. I received great service in a timely manner. I also received an affordable rate. Rose was very understanding of my case and made me feel like she truly cared to help. I highly recommend her and will be using her in the future should I need any lawyer assistance.
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Posted by Dan | April 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
COMPASSIONATE, SINCERE, INTELLIGENT & PROFESSIONAL
If you are looking for the best lawyer in the state of Fl., then you have found her in Live Oak. Last year, I had an unfortunate life event. My father passed away and 3 weeks later, my brother unexpectedly passed away. To say the least, I was an emotional wreck. It was then that my husband took control of the situation and went searching for an attorney 250 miles away from where we live. First off, no one in Live Oak would even talk to us w/o a consulting fee… Who does that! Well, I can tell you that Rosie doesn’t!!! As soon as we explained our situation to Rosie, you could feel her compassion and sincerity for our loss. We immediately knew we had the right person/lawyer. A professional person that express true empathy for families that are suffering in grief, is a rare find and Rosie is that person. We immediately knew we had the right Lawyer!!! Rosie accepted the case and went to work immediately. She sent us information on the sequence of events that would occur and informed us of our responsibilities but not to worry because she will be there to help us through it. I couldn’t believe how accurate she was! She was Incredible! This was a complicated case, at least in our opinion and at no point were we ever concerned or wondered what was happening. She just made everything very simple for us! She is truly an exceptional lawyer and better yet, an amazing person, inside and out!!! A true diamond in the ruff! Thanks for everything Rosie!!!
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Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Probate
I have worked with Mrs. Chauncey on several occasions and she is an awesome Attorney. I was impressed how quickly she responded to my questions and kept me informed at all times. Her experience is obvious and demonstrated, as she gets the job done proficiently and does not let anything fall through the cracks. Her staff works hard for this super lawyer! I highly recommend her.
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Posted by CANDY | December 18, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
FINANCE DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS. FORECLOSURES ARE TIMELY AND ALWAYS UPDATED ON STATUS OF CASES. HAVE ALWAYS GIVEN HER SEVERAL FILES AT ONCE, NEVER PHASES HER, SHE IS CAPABLE KEEPING SEPARATE AND TIMELY WITH FILINGS AND COURT DATES. POSTING TO ME OF WHERE WE STAND WITH SEARCHES, ANSWERING OF MY QUESTIONS, ALWAYS INFORMATIVE AND POLITE. WILL ALWAYS CHOOSE ROSE FOR FORECLOSURES OVER ALL OTHERS IN NORTH FLORIDA!!
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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Honest and Dependable Attorney!
I hired Mrs Chauncey to help with a complicated case, not only did she go above and beyond to make everything easy for us but she stayed in contact with us during the process. Always returned phone calls and very nice and courteous! Highly highly recommend her office!!!
Posted by Matthew | November 9, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The Best Lawyer in Lake City Hands Down
Being a real estate professional, I have struggled finding an upfront, direct lawyer to get the job done. I had a client under contract and a probate issue came up with closing only two weeks out. Rose Chauncey came and saved the deal! She is truly the best. I will be bringing all my deals to Rose. ***Highly Recommend***
Posted by Tammy | November 9, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing support and attention to detail
Handling estate issues can be a daunting task when a relative passes away. In my case, I lived many states away and didn't have any experience with these kind of issues. I also had a new baby which left me with little time and feeling overwhelmed. Rose Chauncey went above and beyond to not only walk me through the process, but to also handle every little detail. She even went above and beyond by doing some of the leg work to fulfill some of the estate needs in town since I couldn't travel. She was also very quick to respond to any questions I had or if I needed some advice on how to do something. The overall experience was amazing. I WISH she lived in my town/state so she could handle ALL of my legal needs! She was so easy and friendly to work with and completely thorough and detail-oriented.
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
exceeded expectations !!!!
This Lawyer was recommended to us by a friend of mine in the Estate/Probate area. She exceeded our expectations and fulfilled our outcome. She kept us in the loop with phone calls and meetings. She listened to our concerns and guided us to our destination. We are now looking to have her do our will. She is very insightful in her area and very good at foreseeing outcomes of responding. Thank you Rose Decker Chauncey for representing us !!!
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Posted by Debbie | March 13, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Final preparations
Mrs. Chauncey advised us concerning final preparations for my mother who was in a nursing home. She told us how to spend money in ways that were acceptable if Medicaid had been necessary. She was a tremendous help during a difficult time.
Posted by Kimberly | March 13, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional, Efficient and Trustworthy
I got stuck in a probate case and knew I needed a lawyer. I went and spoke to Rose; she carefully explained the options available to me so I immediately hired her. Rose is diligent in devoting her experience and expertise towards her clients and kept me updated with my case when changes occurred. I would highly recommend Rose Decker Chauncey as she is a true professional, very competent and motivated to excel.
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Posted by Aileen | March 13, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Guardianship and Probate
Rosie did an excellent job of sorting through 7 years of information to present my case to the court in an organized and efficient manner. Through her knowledge of wills, guardenship issues, and probate, Rosie resolved this seemingling insurmountable problem in a timely manner. Her kind and encouraging words were greatly appreciated as well.
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Posted by John McDaniel | March 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful Experience
Rose Chauncey handled the expungement of my felony charges in Florida. She was very patient, provided me all the documentation needed, and did a wonderful job handling my pestering emails. She is very personable and I would suggest her to any of my friends or family.
Posted by Steven | August 5, 2015
Excellent Service!
Rosie helped my grandmother with her estate and I couldn't be happier with her service. She is knowledgeable and friendly and very professional. We were really overwhelmed and she put us at ease and took care of everything. I highly recommend her!
Posted by JS | August 5, 2015
Incredible attorney
Mrs. Chauncey helped me tremendously with my legal matter. She assisted me with issues that seemed daunting to me at first and with her knowledge, attention to detail, and relentless time and effort, I was put at ease. I knew I was in good hands and had someone beyond capable assisting me. I am so grateful for the favorable resolution she achieved for me and would entrust any legal matter to her.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 100-250 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • The Chauncey Law Firm, P.A.
  • 2014 - Present
  • Partner
  • The Decker Law Firm, P.A.
  • 2010 - 2014
  • Attorney
  • The Decker Law Firm, P.A.
  • 2007 - 2010
  • Assistant
  • Andrew J. Decker, III, P.A.
  • 2003 - 2007
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Education

  • Florida Coastal School of Law
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
  • 2006
  • Florida State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2003

Legal Cases

  • In Re: D.H.T.
  • Order of Dicharge

Associations

  • Third Judicial Circuit Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Voices for Children of the Suwannee Valley
  • President
  • 2009 - 2012
  • Guardian ad Litem Program, Third Judicial Circuit
  • President
  • 2009 - 2011
  • Live Oak Chapter of Altrusa International
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2012
  • Voices for Children of the Suwannee Valley
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2012
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2018
  • Top Attorney
  • Avvo
  • 2018
  • Top Attorney
  • Avvo
  • 2017
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2017
  • Above and Beyond
  • Guardian Ad Litem Program
  • 2010
  • Above and Beyond
  • Guardian Ad Litem Program
  • 2009
  • Dean's List
  • FCSL
  • 2006
  • Dean's List
  • FCSL
  • 2005
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • ADK Meeting
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • 2011
  • ADK Meeting
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • 2010
  • Real Estate Conference for Licensed Real Estate Professionals
  • Third Judicial Circuit Foreclosure Process
  • 2009
  • Altrusa International Meeting
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (5)
Endorse Rose
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Family member
"My sister is excellent at elder law issues and working with probate and estate administration. Obviously, I’m a little biased by she has a great attention to detail and cares about doing right by her clients."
Guardianship Attorney | Apr 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rose has an excellent reputation for thorough and high quality work. When I need to refer a case out, she is on the top of my list."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Mrs. Rose Chauncey is an excellent attorney who knows and understands the law. I am happy to endorse her and her work."
Probate Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"A hard-working and passionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have had the pleasure of working with Rose from the start of her legal career on various matters ranging from probate matters to estate planning to other civil litigation matters. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who goes above and beyond to assist her clients thoroughly and compassionately, while maintaining a professional relationship with opposing counsel."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Mrs. Rose Chauncey is an all-around wonderful person and fantastic attorney. She is knowledgeable of the law and compassionate with her clients. It is a pleasure to endorse her and her services as an attorney in her areas of practice."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Co-worker
"I have the pleasure of knowing Rose both professionally and personally since 2009. She is dedicated to her clients and extremely knowledgeable about estate planning, Florida probate law and the procedures required to navigate a client's case smoothly. She is a compassionate and caring counselor that is committed to assuring that her clients' needs are met."
Wills and living wills Attorney | Aug 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mrs. Chauncey is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. She is extremely knowledgeable about wills and estate planning and provides a stellar representation for her clients."
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Live Oak Probate Lawyer Rose Decker Chauncey
Rose Decker Chauncey
Probate Attorney
Live Oak, FL
Licensed for 15 years