Thomas J Bouman

Also known as Tom Bouman
Thomas J Bouman
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Estate Planning
    13 years, 1,000 cases
  • 25% Probate
    13 years, 200 cases
  • 25% Trusts
    13 years, 1,000 cases
  • 25% Wills / Living Wills
    13 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (20 minutes), Pro Bono (1%)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (0)

As an estate and trust attorney, I use my skills of organization, analysis, and teaching to help people plan for and respond to life's most challenging... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent Legal Service for Establishing a Trust”

Posted by: Richard, 3 months ago.

Client Review: We went to Tom Bouman in order to update our will and to establish a trust. Mr. Bouman demonstrated extensive knowledge in this area. He has... more
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5 star rating

“NFA Trust”

Posted by: Hector, 3 months ago.

Client Review: The NFA trust went smooth as glass, Thom was very thorough in explaining all aspects of this trust and answered all my questions. I plan to use his... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Stephen F. Banta

I often refer clients, friends and family members to Tom for estate planning purposes. Without fail, all have thanked me for the referral. Tom has... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Banta , Mesa (AZ), Over 1 year ago
David I. Karp

I endorse Tom Bouman. He possesses a wealth of knowledge about Arizona estate planning law. He's very systematic and analytical--key traits for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Karp , Tucson (AZ), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Thomas J Bouman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Arizona Active 2000 03/28/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Bouman Law Firm 2005–present
Attorney at O'Connell & Bouman, PC 2000–2005

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Arizona College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor SMC BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Dean's Scholarship University of Arizona 1997
Real Estate Sales Licensing exam (passed) Arizona Dept. of Real Estate 1995
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Pima County Bar Association 2010–present
Member CHET-SE 2009–present
See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 38 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
5 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 7 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Arizona Estate Planning Strategies Deskbook: 2011 Edition Book published by Lulu Inc 2011
The Case Against Exemption Portability Wealth Counsel Estate Planning Blog 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
IRA Protection Trusts CE Seminar for Financial Advisors 2012
Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney 2011
See all 20 speaking engagements