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Crystal River, Citrus County
Last verified: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
VanNess & VanNess, P.A. (Thomas M. VanNess Jr., Esq., Denise Van Ness, Esq. & Montyce VanNess, Esq.)
About This Organization

VanNess & VanNess, P.A. is a family-led estate planning, elder law, personal fiduciary, probate, and elder abuse/neglect litigation firm located in the Meadowcrest professional corridor at 1205 North Meeting Tree Boulevard in Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida (ZIP 34429). The firm is led by Shareholders Thomas Montgomery VanNess Jr., Esq. (Florida Bar #857750, admitted September 24, 1990; active member of The Florida Bar Elder Law Section and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section), Denise Van Ness, Esq. (Florida Bar #845050, admitted May 9, 1990), and Attorney Montyce VanNess, Esq. (Florida Bar #88868, admitted April 14, 2011).

For more than 35 years, VanNess & VanNess has served seniors across Crystal River, Meadowcrest, Black Diamond Ranch, Sugarmill Woods, Homosassa, Lecanto, and Inverness. In addition to drafting revocable living trusts, wills, Lady Bird deeds, durable powers of attorney, and advance directives—and handling Fifth Judicial Circuit probate and contested trust litigation—Thomas M. VanNess Jr. provides dedicated Personal Fiduciary Services, serving directly as a professional successor trustee, personal representative, or attorney-in-fact for Citrus County retirees whose adult children live out of state. The firm also prosecutes nursing home neglect, assisted living abuse, and elder financial exploitation claims.

Official Verification Sources: The Florida Bar Member Directory — Thomas M. VanNess Jr. (Bar# 857750) & Denise Van Ness (Bar# 845050); VanNess & VanNess, P.A. Official Website — Crystal River Estate, Probate & Fiduciary Law

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Bar Licensed Elder Law, Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Attorneys: Bar# 857750 (Thomas VanNess Jr.) / Bar# 845050 (Denise Van Ness) / Bar# 88868 (Montyce VanNess)Status: Active / Members in Good Standing (FL Bar Elder Law & RPPTL Sections)

Issuer: The Florida Bar

Notes: Thomas M. VanNess Jr. (Bar #857750, admitted 1990), Denise Van Ness (Bar #845050, admitted 1990), and Montyce VanNess (Bar #88868, admitted 2011) practice at 1205 N Meeting Tree Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429 (Phone: 352-795-1444).

Services Offered
35+ Year Family-Led Citrus County Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate & Fiduciary Firm in Meadowcrest / Crystal River
Personal Fiduciary Services: Serving as Professional Trustee, Personal Representative or Agent Under Power of Attorney
Comprehensive Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Enhanced Life Estate (Lady Bird) Deeds & Advance Directives
Fifth Judicial Circuit (Citrus County Courthouse) Uncontested & Contested Probate & Trust Litigation
Nursing Home Neglect, Assisted Living Facility Abuse & Elder Financial Exploitation Recovery
Three-Attorney Team: Thomas M. VanNess Jr. (Bar# 857750), Denise Van Ness (Bar# 845050) & Montyce VanNess (Bar# 88868)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about VanNess & VanNess, P.A. (Thomas M. VanNess Jr., Esq., Denise Van Ness, Esq. & Montyce VanNess, Esq.)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Can an attorney at VanNess & VanNess serve as a professional trustee or personal representative in Citrus County?

Yes. Thomas M. VanNess Jr. (Florida Bar #857750, admitted 1990), a member of The Florida Bar's Elder Law Section and Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section at 1205 N Meeting Tree Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429 (352-795-1444), provides dedicated personal fiduciary services for Citrus County seniors whose children live out of state or who prefer an impartial licensed attorney to administer their trust or estate.

What types of probate and elder litigation does VanNess & VanNess handle?

Thomas M. VanNess Jr. (#857750), Denise Van Ness (#845050), and Montyce VanNess (#88868) handle both uncontested estate administration and contested probate/trust litigation, undue influence disputes, and nursing home neglect or wrongful death claims across Citrus County.

Where is VanNess & VanNess located in Crystal River?

The firm is located in the Meadowcrest business park at 1205 N Meeting Tree Boulevard, Crystal River, FL 34429, just off State Road 44 (Gulf to Lake Highway) near the Citrus County Property Appraiser's West Citrus Center.

Contact Information
Address
1205 N Meeting Tree Blvd
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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