Michelle Adams Gumula

Michelle Adams Gumula

also known as Michelle Adams Gumula

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 11 years

Probate Lawyer at Oviedo, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts

254 Plaza Dr, Oviedo, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan

254 Plaza Dr, Oviedo, FL, 32765-6431

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Michelle Adams Gumula's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A trust attorney you can trust.

Michelle made estate planning less daunting. She simplified the process by breaking it down and explaining every step of the way. I am confident that my estate is well planned. She is board certified which was important to me. She is the real deal.

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planning lawyer review

Michelle is excellent in explaining terminology, law, comparing types of estate planning (pros and cons), and answering questions that are easy to understand. She is easy to relate to and is very personable. I appreciate her patience, organization, attention to detail. I highly recommend her.

Posted by David | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Timely and effective

Ms. Gumula handled my legal issue with efficiency and in a timely fashion. Her paralegal, Patti Mantanona, was also on point and helped me during a most stressful time. I live 4 and a half hours away in Tallahassee. So sometimes it was a challenge for Patti to get a hold of me and visa versa. All i...n all we still managed to get the job finished satisfactorily. I would recommend Ms. Gumula if someone asked me about who might serve them best. I was thankful she handled my legal issue. I wish her, Patti and Hoyt and Bryan continued success. Respectfully, David

Posted by Susan | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Experience with an Attorney Ever

We hired Michelle to create our Trust & couldn't be happier. She is extraordinarily knowledgeable, calm, & educates "legalese" into an understandable language. The security & trust we feel in working & partnering with Michelle is priceless. Anyone would be fortunate to have Michelle as their represe...ntative.

Posted by Jessica | February 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience!

My family and I hired Michelle to help us through my mother's estate. When my father died years prior, we didn't have to do anything because everything went to my mom, so this was all completely new to us. We have heard horror stories about probate, but Michelle was great. She really helped to explai...n the process to all of us and every time we had a question, she was prompt, polite and explained everything thoroughly and in a way that was easy to understand. We never felt rushed when talking to Michelle. She made sure we were kept in the loop throughout the whole estate. Her paralegal Patti was also fantastic! Michelle and her office made probate as painless as possible. I would highly recommend working with her and the Hoyt & Bryan office!

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Michelle Adams Gumula's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Sundberg

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is a bright and capable estate planning lawyer. In addition to her expertise, she brings a warmth and great communication style to the practice of law. She is a true counselor. Clients are in very capable hands."

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Peggy Hoyt

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Michelle is the newest attorney on the Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan team. She bring a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to the practice of estate planning, business and real estate. Welcome to the team!"

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Laura Sundberg

Trusts lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Rising Stars Honoree, Super Lawyers

2024

Graduate, Florida Fellows Institute of ACTEC

2023

Rising Stars Honoree, Super Lawyers

2022

Recognizing Excellence in Estate Planning Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2022

Rising Stars Honoree, Super Lawyers

2021

Recognizing Excellence in Estate Planning Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

Rising Stars Honoree, Super Lawyers

2015

Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy, Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

Work Experience

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Holland & Knight

Associations

2015 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2015 - Present

Oviedo Businesswomen’s Network

Member

2015 - Present

Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy

Fellow

2015 - Present

Central Florida Estate Planning Council

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

Education

2013

The Florida State University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

Central Florida Paralegal Association

The Truth About Estate Planning

2017

Monthly Meeting Speaker

Top 10 Reasons to do Estate Planning

2017

Edward Jones Regional Advisor Meeting

Strategies to Preserve and Protect Your Clients Legacy

2015

Central Florida Estate Planning Council

5 Minute Tax and Estate Planning Update

Languages

English

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