Michael D. Fowler

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Michael D. Fowler

also known as Michael D. Fowler J.D., LL.M.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Fort Pierce, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate ... +7 more

2940 S. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL

About Michael

Biography

The Estate, Trust & Elder Law Firm

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Elder Law 10%

19 years | 200 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

47 years | 1,500 cases

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Guardianship 10%

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Health Care 10%

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Medicaid and Medicare 10%

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Military Law 10%

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Power of Attorney 10%

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Probate 10%

47 years | 330 cases

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Tax 10%

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Trusts 10%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Estate, Trust & Elder Law Firm, P.L.

2940 S. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, 34981

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Online Presence

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Michael D. Fowler's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2015

Experience Matters

Mike Fowler was a personal acquaintance that was there for me when I needed him. My aunt became ill and caught up in the 'elder care system' last year and was in and out of rehab facilities and nursing care. I reached out to him and his daughter for some much needed advice on how to navigate a very... poorly run system. I am very thankful to have had them both at such a trying time in our family's hour of need.

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Michael D. Fowler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Walker

Elder law lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has an excellent reputation as a skilled and ethical attorney, and as a supporter of the local community."

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Nicole Rieman

Elder law lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is both friend and mentor to me in both personal and professional life. His experience in this field is hard to beat, although I'm going to make a good effort at it!"

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Harold Melville

Elder law lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Fowler is an outstanding and well respected lawyer in the fields of elder law, probate, estates and trusts."

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Elizabeth Gray

Elder law lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rhonda Visniski-Miller

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a top notch estate planning and elder law attorney. He is kind and compassionate. He has a deep well of experience that allows him to do an excellent job for his clients."

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Eva Allen

Elder law lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim put on a very informative and interesting seminar. I enjoyed his ease of delivery and his engaging personality."

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Karen Tufte

Elder law lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Fowler. Mr, Fowler is board certified in both Elder Law and in Wills, Trusts & Estates - an excellent combination and to be board certified in 2 categories shows the depth of his knowledge. He is easy to talk to and responsive to calls and messages. He gives back extensively to the community in the form of lectures and outreach events. He is dedicated, compassionate and seems to really want to help our senior community and their families. A member of my own family recently retained Mr. Fowler and has been extremely satisfied with their working relationship."

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Charles Sinclair

Elder law lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a real expert in elder law and estate planning, and seems to have real compassion for his clients."

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Leonard Villafranco

Elder law lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the priveledge of both working with Michael D. Fowler on a number of matters, and I have known him in the community. Michael is the consumate professional: extensive knowledge, dedicated, compassionate, understanding and caring. If you are looking for an Elder Care attorney who will look out for your needs, Micahel is the attorney for you."

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James Walker

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fowler enjoys a continuing presence on the annual CLE schedule for the Rupert J. Smith Law Library, where he presents topics of interest to members of the legal community, including attys who come from Indian River and Martin Counties to hear him on the field of estate planning. He is well-known and respected on the Treasure Coast for the depth of knowledge he displays. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy his knowledgeable support for the library's CLE program. /James T. Walker, Esq., Friends of the Rupert J. Smith Law Library."

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Brooke Benzio

Elder law lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Fowler is an excellent estate planning and elder law attorney who really cares about educating individuals in the community and other professionals. He is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated, and a true asset to the senior care and legal communities."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Board Certified - Elder Law, Florida Bar

1992

Board Certified - Wills, Trusts & Estates, Florida Bar

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, The Estate, Trust & Elder Law Firm, P.L.

1900 - Present

Member, The Estate, Trust & Elder Law Firm, P. L.

1984 - 2005

Attorney, Private Law Practice

1980 - 1984

Tax Manager, Edwards, Berger, Harris & Co

1977 - 1980

Tax Lawyer, Lowndes, Drosdick, et al.

1968 - 1974

Naval Aviator, United States Navy

Associations

2005 - Present

Port St. Lucie Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Treasure Coast Hospice

Board of Directors

St. Lucie County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Alzheimer's Community Care

St. Lucie Advisory Board

Treasure Coast Advocates for Seniors

Member

Professionals for Parkinson's

Member

Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

Member

The National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Education

1977

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1977

University of Florida

JD

1976

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

St. Lucie County Bar Association CLE Luncheon

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2016

January 2016 Public Seminar Series

Latest Trends in Estate and Long-Term Care Planning

2016

Harbor Place, Port St. Lucie

VA Pension

2015

VIP America Staff meeting

Long-term care planning and the new proposed VA rules

2015

Port St. Lucie Bar Association CLE Luncheon

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

October Public Seminar Series

Latest Trends in Estate and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

Lunch and Learn for Treasure Coast Counseling Center, Inc.

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

Kings Isle Community Eye Opener

Long-term care planning

2015

King's Isle ladies group

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

High Point Womens Club

Long-term care planning

2015

Fearless Caregiver Conference/Vero Beach, FL

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

Fearless Caregiver Conference/Port St. Lucie, FL

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

Fearless Caregiver Conference/Okeechobee, FL

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

Fearless Caregiver Conference

Long-term care planning

2015

Family Nurse Consultants

Long-term care planning

2015

CLE event at Law Library

UPL and VA proposed rules

2015

CEU Cupcake Break for Housecalls Express

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2015

Alzheimer's Community Care Treasure Coast Caregiver Conference

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning

2014

Lunch and Learn with Attorneys

Long-term care planning and special needs

2012

Parkway Health and Rehab

Florida's new Power of Attorney Act

2012

Florida State Guardianship Association

Florida's new Power of Attorney Act

2012

April 4, 2012 speech to staff members Long-term care and power of attorney statue

2012

6-12-12 speech

Long-term care and power of attorney statue

2012

5-16-12 speech Medicaid Reform

2012

4-26-12 speech to staff members Advanced directives

2012

4-25-12 speech to the Social Workers Long-term care and advanced directives

2012

4-10-12 speech to admissions nurses and professional representatives Long-term care and advanced directives

2010

Meet The Experts

Long-Term Care Planning

2010

Lunch and Learn

Estate and Tax Planning; Wills and Trusts; Elder Law; and obtaining Medicaid and Veterans Benefits

2010

Fearless Caregiver Conference

Long Term Care Planning

2010

Aid & Attendance Presentation

Obtaining Aid & Attendance

Publications

2010

Alzheimer's Community Care quarterly magazine A Healthy Dose of Caution

1980

Florida Bar (Board of Legal Specialization and Education) "Tax Apportionment," Basic Estate Planning in Florida,

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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