Sarasota & Venice Attorney
Michael A. Chiantella is a Sarasota County Attorney with a practice focused in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Will & Trust Disputes, Elder Law and other allied fields. Mr. Chiantella's office is located in Venice, Florida.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is a major focus of Mr. Chiantella's practice. He routinely advises clients on testamentary transfers via wills, revocable trusts, the correct use of TOD/ POD (transfer on death/pay on death) account arrangements, and the use of enhanced life estate or "Lady Bird" deeds. Mr. Chiantella also advises clients on appropriate responses to incapacity due to illness via the proper implementation of healthcare proxies, durable powers of attorney, revocable trust provisions, living wills, and declarations regarding future guardians.

Elder Law

Elder Law is the field of law specifically concerned with the particular issues facing senior citizens. This practice area includes typically counseling on basic estate planning, guardianship issues, health care planning & facility selection, public benefits, veteran's benefits, Medicaid planning and elder abuse.

To learn more about Mr. Chiantella's practice, or to request information on any of the practice areas, please call 941-488-1779 or click here to contact us online now.

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Probate and Trust Administration

Once a person owning property has passed, it is usually up to the trustees or personal representatives to properly administer that person's trust or estate. In order to do this legally, it is almost always necessary to hire an attorney for advice. Mr. Chiantella has successfully advised literally hundreds of trustees and personal representatives regarding the proper discharge of their duties according to law.

Will & Trust Disputes

Unfortunately disputes often arise during the settlement and administration of Trusts and Estates. Sometimes undue influence is exerted on testator or grantor prior to making a will or trust such that the documents offered do not accurately reflect the true desires or intentions of the deceased. In either of these circumstances it is usually necessary for beneficiaries to seek relief in court. Mr. Chiantella focuses a substantial portion of his practice on these sorts of will contests and trust disputes arising from cases involving undue influence, incorrect document execution, fraud, duress, breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty.