John D. Gast

Member

Practice Description and Experience

John joined Brennan, Manna & Diamond in March of 2008.  He has lived in Southwest Florida for over 20 years.  John advises clients in the areas of:

  • Trust and Estate Planning
  • Administration of Trusts and Estates
  • Business Succession
  • Fiduciary Duties
  • Post Mortem Estate Planning
  • Complex Value Shifting Techniques (GRATS, QPTRS and CRATS)
  • Generation-Skipping Techniques
  • Probate Litigation
  • Insurance and Planning
  • Family Limited Partnerships
  • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

Education

Capital University     (J.D. 1983)
Michigan University   (A.B. 1980)

Courts & Bar Associations

  • Ohio State Bar Association 1987
  • Florida State Bar Association 1993

Professional and Civic Affiliations

  • David Lawrence Center Board member and past Chairman of the Board
  • Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Gift Planning member
  • Edison Community College - Professor
        • -  Business Law & Micro and Macro Economics
      • -  Professor of the Year 1993 & 1995
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Contact Info

  • 3301 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 100
  • Bonita Springs, FL 34134
  • Direct Dial Phone: (239) 992-1841
  • Direct Dial Fax: (239) 992-9328
  • Email: jdgast@bmdpl.com