Teresa K. Bowman, Esq., has practiced exclusively in Elder Law since being admitted to the Florida Bar in April 2006. Teresa is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Association of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the elder law section of the Florida Bar Association, and an active member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Teresa is a frequent speaker on issues affecting those dealing with illness or disability in Sarasota County and has spoken at statewide and national conferences as an advocate for seniors.

We Offer

Estate Planning to include preparation of:

  • Revocable Trusts
  • Last Will and Testament
  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Advanced Health Care Directives
  • Living Wills

Long Term Care Planning Consultation to include areas of:

  • Medicaid Eligibility
  • Veterans’ Benefits
  • Preservation of assets
  • Planning for incapacity

Special Needs Planning to include:

  • Preparation of testamentary special needs trusts
  • Preparation of self-settled special needs trusts to maintain Medicaid benefits
  • Preparation of third party special needs trusts to plan for those on Medicaid

 Estate Administration to include:

  • Probate of large and small estates
  • Trust Administration

I want to control where my money goes when I die.

Estate Planning and Trusts

Most people want to know that they have minimized taxes on their estate. They want their assets directed specifically per their wishes. We will explore the various estate planning options to give you assurance that your family will avoid any unnecessary stress at your death and your assets will pass to those you love.

Dad needs long term care. Can we can afford it?

Long Term Care Planning

I offer an in-depth evaluation of the current financial situation to advise you of your options. State and federal Medicaid laws are complex and navigating the system can be difficult. Careful analysis and planning can help.

My husband was a Vet. Am I eligible for VA benefits?

VA Benefits and Eligibility

We can determine your eligibility for the benefits which are available for qualifying veterans or spouses. New rules are on the horizon, it’s best to review your options sooner rather than later.

My grandson is disabled. Can I provide ongoing support for him?

Special Needs Planning

Parents or grandparents may establish a special needs trust under their will or a trust to leave funds for a disabled or special needs child. We will consider financial capability and the various trusts which can deliver the support you desire.

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Why Choose TK Bowman P. A.?

Elder law attorney Teresa K. Bowman is an exceptionally dedicated professional with the ability to apply her knowledge of the law to solve problems and provide protection for her clients. At the same time she has compassion and listening skills from teaching for 15 years in elementary school classrooms.

What Client’s Say

In October 2009, my fiancé (and future wife) and I wanted to have estate documents prepared. Upon the recommendation of friends, we contacted an elder law firm in Sarasota, FL. We were assigned to Teresa K. Bowman, an estate planning and elder law attorney. Over the course of several months, she helped us to develop and refine our documents to our exact specifications and requirements, with our complete satisfaction. During the next few years, various modifications to our documents were required, and she helped us to implement these changes, always with absolute professionalism and precision, and with a warm, friendly manner. Incidentally, Teresa Bowman, serving in the role of Justice of the Peace, presided over our wedding ceremony in May, 2010. It was the first wedding ceremony she had ever performed, so we trust that it is just as memorable an event for her as it was for us.

In 2014, when Teresa Bowman established her own Estate Planning and Elder Law practice, we, of course, transferred our accounts to her new firm. She has since implemented additional modifications to our estate documents, with the same high level of service that we have come to expect and appreciate. We would have absolutely no reservations in recommending Teresa Bowman and her firm to anyone who has need of the services she renders.

Robert G. and Judith L. Hores