By Teresa Bowman | Published June 11, 2019 | Posted in Elder Law, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Caregiver Stress- A Caregiver Story
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Caregiver Stress- A Caregiver Story
About a year ago a very nice couple came to see me to discuss long term care planning. Both were dressed nicely and as I introduced myself, the husband told me that his wife had dementia so she might not understand everything being said during the meeting. She was very pleasant and said hello and Read More
Read More2019 Medicaid Numbers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures. In 2019, the spouse of a Medicaid recipient living in a nursing home (called the “community spouse”) may keep as much as $126,420 Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Medicare’s Hospice Benefit
Medicare’s hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare’s most comprehensive benefits and can be extremely helpful to both the terminally ill individual and his or her family, but it is little understood and underutilized. Understanding what is offered ahead of 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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Long Term Care Planning: Use of Family Agreements
Long Term Care Planning: Use of Family Agreements The use of family agreements in long term care planning is a constant in my practice for several reasons. First of all, I want all parties involved to be aware of the issues (especially those involving money) and have a chance to comment or voice concerns up Read More
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What Does an Attorney Specializing in Elder Law Do?
What Does an Attorney Specializing in Elder Law Do? Elder Law Attorneys are lawyers with experience in the legal issues that affect us as we age or become disabled. Wills, trusts, probate, guardianships and estate planning are traditionally thought of as issues relating to age, disability and death. Elder law attorneys are also familiar with Read More
Read MoreTalking About Safe Driving With An Older Adult
Talking About Safe Driving With An Older Adult As the population of older drivers increases, so do the concerns about the safety of those older drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that after age 75 the risk for accidents increases dramatically. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that older drivers Read More
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5.0/5.0Teresa is easy to talk to and is understanding of the situation brought to her. I would highly recommend her for your legal representative.
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Teresa and Paula have been helping us with setting up a POA and all of our mother’s paperwork and will be filing for Medicaid for her for us. They really are very helpful and explain things in laymen’s terms.
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Great team to work with. Questions answered in layman's terms!
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5.0/5.0Teresa Bowman and her entire team were very easy and pleasurable to work with. Every question was answered in an non-condescending manner and discussed thoroughly in layman's terms.
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Teresa K. Bowman, P.A. is both professional and personable. Her expertise and experience are invaluable. Her ability to understand my needs and her patience in communicating made working with her very worthwhile.
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