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also known as Michelle Adams Gumula
Michelle graduated from Florida State University’s Honor College in 2010 with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science. Michelle then attended Florida State University College of Law. In law school, Michelle was a member of FSU Mock Trial team, where she traveled across the state and participated in national trial advocacy competitions. While in law school, Michelle also clerked for two Circuit Court Judges, and acted as a research assistant to one of the Wills, Trusts and Estates professors at FSU.
Michelle practices in the areas of family wealth and legacy counselling, including trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration, small business creation, business succession and exit planning, and real estate transactions. Michelle is certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts, and Estates. She is a VA Accredited Attorney and is a Partner at Hoyt & Bryan, LLC. Michelle serves as an executive council member for the General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section of The Florida Bar.
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Acquired: 2014
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254 Plaza Dr, Oviedo, FL, 32765-6431
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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
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
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...
Posted by Susan | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Jessica | February 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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."
"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!"
Trusts lawyer
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
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Holland & Knight
2015 - Present
Seminole County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2015 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2015 - Present
Oviedo Businesswomen’s NetworkMember
2015 - Present
Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership AcademyFellow
2015 - Present
Central Florida Estate Planning CouncilMember
2014 - Present
Florida BarMember
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2013
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2021
The Truth About Estate Planning
2017
Top 10 Reasons to do Estate Planning
2017
Strategies to Preserve and Protect Your Clients Legacy
2015
5 Minute Tax and Estate Planning Update
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