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Teresa Kay Bowman

also known as Teresa K. Bowman-Manning
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  • Sarasota, FL
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About Teresa

After spending 15 years as a public school teacher in Florida and Georgia, I realized a lifelong dream and went to law school where I concentrated in the area of elder law.  My family roots are set deep in Florida where my great grandparents homesteaded, farmed, and raised cattle.  I grew up around the world as the oldest child of a military family and returned to Florida when my father retired. I love my job and the ability to continue "teaching" every day as I help educate my clients in the areas of long term care planning and public benefits. My best reward is when clients tell me at the end of our meeting, "I feel so much better than when I came in".

Practice areas

  1. Elder law: 50%

    I specialize in planning for and paying for long term care, preservation of assets, and quaifying for public benefits such as Medicaid, and VA benefits.

  2. Estate planning: 20%

    I help clients plan for the avoidance of guardianship by creating docuemtns to name someone to act on thier behalf in the event of temporary or permanent incapacity.

  3. Probate: 15%

  4. Trusts: 15%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Teresa K. Bowman, P.A.

1800 Second Street.
Suite 757
Sarasota, FL, 34236

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing200605/16/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers4
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Order of the BarristersStetson College of Law2005
    Mathew Bender Elder Law Book AwardStetson College of Law2005
    Pro Bono Service AwardStetson College of Law2005
    Teacher of the YearBrevard County Schools1994
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Legal InternThe Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida2005 - 2005
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Sarasota County Bar Association Solo SectionChair2018 - Present
    National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysAttorney Member2006 - Present
    Association of Florida Elder Law AttorneysMember2006 - Present
    Manatee County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2006 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2006 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar Association, Estate Planning & Probate SectionAttorney Member2006 - Present
    Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionAttorney Member2006 - Present
    Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionAttorney Member2006 - Present
    Independent Transportation Network of SarasotaBoard of Directors2010 - 2013
    Florida Association for Women LawyersBoard of Directors2006 - 2017
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    NAELA NewsCase Study: client with Disabilities, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits and Asset Protection.2013
    NAELA NewsletterUsing Family Agreements in Long Term Care Planning2011
    NAELA Benefits & Financing Section Newsletter -The CompassUsing Court Ordered Spousal Support in Long Term Care Planning2010
    NAELA Benefits and Financing Section NewsletterInappropriate Sale of Annuities and the Impact on Long Term Care Planning2009
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Stetson University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2005
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Beginning Alzheimer's Support and EducationPlanning for Incapacity2018
    Probate BootcampEthical Issues in Probate Administration2018
    Beginning Alzheimer's Support and TrainingMedicaid Eligibility/VA benefits2017
    BASE TrainingElder Law2016
    BASE groupLegal Issue Every Caregiver Should Know2015
    Beginning Alzheimer's Support & EducationLegalities and Planning for the Future2013
    Beginning Alzheimer's Support & EducationLegal Issues for Caregivers2012
    Elder Law UpdateLong Term Care Planning Options2012
    Legal Planning & Medicaid in a NutshellLong Term Care Planning2012
    .Estate Planning UpdateChanges in the Law that may Effect your Estate Plan2012
    Venice Estate Planning Council MeetingVeterans' Benefits2012
    Caregiver Support GroupLegal Issues for Caregivers2012
    Florida State Guardianship AssociationUnmasking Hidden Financial Abuse2011
    Client SeminarEstate Planning/ Incapacity Issues2011
    Aging In ParadisePreservation of Assets/Advanced Planning2011
    Manasota LuncheonUnderstanding Advanced Directives2011
    Beginning Alzheimers Support & EducationIncapacity Issues in Long Term Care Planning2011
    Sarasota Senior Living ExpoMedicare & Medicaid2011
    Caregiving for an Alzeimers PatientWhat is Elder Law2011
    Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association ConferenceFinancial Abuse of the Elderly2011
    Tidwell HospiceAdvance Directives2010
    NAELA Annual ConferenceWhen are Annuities Good and When are they Bad2010
    Manatee County Caregiver ForumLong Term Care Planning2010
    Basic Probate Guardianship and Elder LawMedicare Medicaid Issues2010
    Lighting the Way to GuardianshipSpecial Needs Trusts2009
    CARE ProgramEstate Planning for Caregivers2008
    Solving the Health Care MysteryLong Term Care Planning2008
    Health and Human Services DayHealth Care Services2008
    Navigating The Health Care SystemFlorida Health Care2008
    7th Annual Caregiver ForumLong Term Care Planning2007
    Caregivers Support GroupAdvanced Directives, Living Wills, DPOA2007
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Court Ordered Spousal SupportSpouse was awarded full income.

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    Lawyer Mark D. Siegel

    Mark Siegel, Elder law Attorney on Jul 21, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable, experienced, personable and professional. I have referred her several matters that were handled well and to the clients' satisfaction. Based upon my personal experience, I can recommend Teresa without qualification or reservation. She is my go to attorney in matters relating to elder law.

    Lawyer Amiee Ruth Buckman

    Amiee Buckman, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I'm honored to endorse Teresa Bowman. She's an excellent estate planning attorney who is easy to talk to and truly cares about her clients.

    Lawyer Gerald F. O'Brien

    Gerald O'Brien, Elder law Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Teresa is a fine attorney with great legal skills and the highest of ethics. I strongly endorse her for Elder Law & Estate Planning.

    Lawyer Liz Alpert

    Liz Alpert, Elder law Attorney on Sep 29, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Teresa Bowman since we were in law school together. I know her to be competent, thorough, and caring. She works hard for her clients and cares about achieving the most positive outcome possible for their particular legal need.

    Lawyer Jackson Keith Hilliard

    Jackson Hilliard, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 9, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Bowman is the kind of attorney clients want, and other attorneys want to be like. She knows the law and is a gifted communicator.

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    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates $ 350-350 per hour
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