Phillip William Gunthert

Phillip Gunthert is an experienced Estate Planning & Probate attorney based in Central Florida who handles matters throughout the state of Florida.

After working for another firm, he founded his practice in 2011, with the guiding principles of wanting to provide accessible counsel to those seeking guidance & direction regarding both advance planning of estate matters and probate matters, in a down-to-earth and understandable manner. His testimonials endorse his commitment to his clients and his area of expertise.

When Phillip is not practicing law, he can be found spending time with his wife & 2 young children, catching up with rugby or watching Sci Fi.

• General Practice

• Free Consultation
  Free general consultations; if documents submitted for review, hourly billing will apply at a reduced rate to take into account the preparation time and consultation time.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Hourly and Flat-fee $0-$350 per hour

Florida

Since 2011

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

(2004)

The Florida Bar  # 0087575

Member

Current

Q. I am 50% owner of home in Florida paid the property tax for past three years can I remove other owner name off home?

December 14, 2024

A: You likely cannot, unless they willingly sign a new deed and agree to a new deed giving you more or all of the rights related to the property you are stuck with them short of selling, refinancing and one party buying the other out or a forced partition (forced sale), you should try to reach some amicable resolution prior to pursuing forced partition.

Q. If assets of a will are recovered can what was recovered be dispersed to my lawyer, the PR, and myself and …

December 13, 2024

A: No, a probate would need to be opened or re-opened and all matters formally addressed through the probate and or per the previous petitions and signed orders that followed. Generally, if the probate was closed it would need to be opened again, you will need to speak with and or secure a Florida Probate Attorney with this if you do not currently have one.

Q. I live in Indiana and inherited a vacant lot in Wakulla Co. Florida. My mom (the original owner) was also a resident of

November 29, 2024

A: I am very sorry for your loss on the passing of your mom, please accept my condolences for you and your family. Some version of Florida Probate is going to be required if the property remains in your mom's name, if a probate was done in Indiana then a secondary Ancillary Probate will likely be necessary in Florida in order to transfer title to the property, If no probate was ever done, then a different version of probate may be required, the type of probate will be determined, but some version will be required. I would encourage you to speak with a Florida Probate Attorney, you need not come to Florida as it can be handled from afar with any licensed Florida Probate Attorney. If probate was indeed done in Indiana, Florida will need a copy of those certified documents as well to address the Florida real estate on your behalf. ... Read More