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⟩ My Special Needs Child is Turning 18 – How Do I Prepare?
My Special Needs Child is Turning 18 – How Do I Prepare? It is a milestone in every parent’s life when a child turns 18. The child is now an adult, and while many responsibilities now shift from the parent to the child, parents still want to be involved in helping their young adult make Read More
Read MoreSpecial Needs Community and Their Advocates Win Again
Special Needs Community and Their Advocates Win Again As a proud member of The Special Needs Alliance I follow closely the changes that affect my special needs clients. One of the most satisfying changes to see was the one shared this month in the Alliance Newsletter, The Voice. This change in the law, correcting an Read More
Read MoreSecuring Your Assets, Healthcare and Legacy in 2017
Securing Your Assets, Healthcare and Legacy in 2017 It’s your life and legacy. Help ensure your loved ones aren’t overtaxed and overburdened. Control: Your medical care if you become incapacitated Distribution of your assets Consequences to beneficiaries Here are 5 tips to secure your assets, healthcare and Legacy in 2017: 1. Create or Update Your Read More
Read MoreDo I need a will or a living trust? What are the differences?
Do I need a will or a living trust? What are the differences? Living trusts are useful estate planning tools, and they have an important place in many people’s estate plans. If you find anyone of the following benefits appealing, then a living trust may be appropriate for you. Benefit #1: No Probate. When a Read More
Read MorePlanning and Caring for a Loved One Diagnosed with MS
Planning and Caring for a Loved One Diagnosed with MS Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease of the central nervous system that interferes with the brain’s ability to send information to the body. The symptoms are varying and no two people have the exact same symptoms. Diagnosis can be difficult and some people can Read More
Read MoreWhen a Child Legally Becomes an Adult: A Parent’s Right to Stay Informed
When a Child Legally Becomes an Adult: A Parent’s Right to Stay Informed When your child was under the age of 18, and before he or she became an adult in the eyes of the law, it was easy to get information from their school, teacher, the school nurse, and to speak to your child’s Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Florida ABLE Accounts (Achieving a Better Life Experience)
Understanding Florida ABLE Accounts (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Understanding Florida ABLE Accounts (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Beginning on July 1st, Florida special needs persons can now open ABLE accounts. These accounts were authorized in December of 2014, when President Obama signed The Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, a Read More
Read MoreOvercoming Challenges When Your Elderly Parent Doesn’t Want to Sign a Power of Attorney
Overcoming Challenges When Your Elderly Parent Doesn’t Want to Sign a Power of Attorney Adult children of elderly parents often tell me they are worried that mom or dad will become unable to manage their finances, or handle other common day to day transactions, but the parent refuses to sign a durable power of attorney. Read More
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May is elder law month!
May is elder law month! May is Elder Law Month! One of the ongoing issues with the elderly in Florida is the aggressive scammers working hard to steal away assets from those who have worked years to save. You have to be aggressive yourself to protect your assets and identify! In celebration of May being Elder Law Month Read More
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National Health Care Decision Day
National Health Care Decision Day April 16th is National Health Care Decision Day, but any day is a good day to consider who would make a health care decision for you in the event you do not have the ability to make it yourself. If a physician believe that you do not have the ability Read More
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5.0/5.0It was a true pleasure to work with Teresa Bowman and her staff. Ms. Bowman was incredibly sensitive to the challenges we were facing as a family as we made difficult decisions. I am very thankful for her assistance and guidance.
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5.0/5.0It was a true pleasure to work with Teresa Bowman and her staff. Ms. Bowman was incredibly sensitive to the challenges we were facing as a family as we made difficult decisions. I am very thankful for her assistance and guidance.
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I had another lawyer help me with estate planning, and only be semi-knowledgeable about these things I trusted his advice. Then he had some troubles which made me question his advice. I asked Teresa if she could review my documents and advise if ever...
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I had another lawyer help me with estate planning, and only be semi-knowledgeable about these things I trusted his advice. Then he had some troubles which made me question his advice. I asked Teresa if she could review my documents and advise if ever...
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Working with Teresa and her staff has been a very positive experience. At every turn she assisted us in making a very difficult situation more manageable. Her firm practices good communications, professional services, and is always willing to help as...
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