Tracey Samantha Chechele

Tracey Samantha Chechele

4.6
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 37 years

Tax Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Tax, Trusts, Real Estate ... +2 more

7127 1st Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Tracey

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Tax 40%

I handle all types of taxation issues, including tax return preparation, IRS representation, and offers in compromise. I am licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court.

37 years | 5,000 cases

40%
Real Estate 20%

I am a title agent in Florida. I underwrite my title insurance through the Attorney's Title Insurance Fund. I handle closings for purchases and sales of real estate as well as mortgage refinancing. I specialize in negotiating and closing short sales.

27 years | 250 cases

20%
Trusts 20%

I do complex estate planning work for all types of clients, including grantor trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, estate tax planning trusts, asset protection trusts

37 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

I set up corporations, LLC's and not for profits (including preparing exempt applications for the IRS). I prepare minutes and other corporate documents and do general corporate contract work

37 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Probate 10%

I handle probate cases of all types, including full administration, summary administration and disposition without administration. I also handle the associated tax and real estate work.

37 years | 250 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

T. Samantha Chechele, P.A.

7127 1st Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33710

Law Offices of Tracey Samantha Chechele

Po Box 43, Parma, MI, 49269

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Tracey Samantha Chechele's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2015 | Trusts

long time client

I used Samantha as my personal attorney for nearly 25 years. She has prepared my taxes, family trust and corporate legal matters and documents as well as to close on my homes. I have also refered many of my clients and friends to her. All have been very happy and pleased to used and accepted her a...dvice. I have found her fees to be resonable. She is an extremly capable attorney and it is well worth listening and taking her advice.

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Bonita Riggens

Probate lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sam for several years and have regular, weekly contact with her through a professional organization. I know her to be extremely knowledgeable, competent, and professional in both probate and tax law. In addition to being a lawyer, she is also an accountant which brings added value to the client. I have referred friends to her for probate services and they have been pleased with her representation. I will continue to refer client to her for probate and tax matters."

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Kathryn Roegiers

Probate lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Samantha has a reputation for great customer service and is very knowledgeable in her field. She has helped many people that I know with their estate planning and has held their hand through a process that can be scary to many. I would highly recommend Samantha to anyone."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

1993

Leadership St. Pete, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Managing Partner, T. Samantha Chechele, PA

1990 - 1991

Tax Specialist, Cherry Bekaert & Holland

1987 - 1989

Tax Specialist, KPMG Peat Marwick

Associations

2009 - Present

BNI

Membership Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation

Established and gained tax exempt status for TSSF

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Education

1988

Washburn University School of Law

Juris Doctor

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