• posted: May 14, 2025

As dementia slowly changed his marriage, one husband learned that empathetic legalsupport could bring both clarity and compassion One of the difficulties of being an elder law attorney is seeing a Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2025

Every year around January, new federal guidelines are released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The following are new numbers as it applies to those applying for Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2025

Qualified Medicare Benefits (QMB) This is a benefit that can save seniors more than $2460 per year if they qualify. QMB covers the cost of Medicare Part B, currently $185 a Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2024

The Florida Homestead Protection This is a legal provision that protects a primary residence from forced sale by creditors. Key points include: It shields the home from most creditors, with some exceptions Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2024

As attorneys we know how important it is to have a will. I tell clients that making a will allows them to determine who receives their assets, not those listed Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2024

Many parents have a decision to make when they have a special needs child turning 18. At theage of 18, the child now becomes an adult in the eyes of Read More

• posted: May 03, 2024

Have you just moved to Florida, and someone told you your out of state Will is no longer valid?Well, they are wrong! Unfortunately, sometimes people tell me this is the Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2024

What to expect during an estate planning consultation When you make an appointment to meet with a Florida estate planning attorney to discuss creating new, or updating older estate planning documents, several Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2024

Sarasota elder law attorney explains Florida probate rules Florida elder law attorney Teresa K. Bowman has been assisting residents of Sarasota County with preparing for the future for two decades. When Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2024

Medicaid Eligibility Requirements for 2024 Every year around January, new federal guidelines are released by the Centers for Medicare andMedicaid Services (CMS). The following are new numbers as it applies to Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2023

“Getting old is not for the faint of heart”. This quote is attributed to Mae West who lived to be 87 years old, a fairly old age for 1980, the Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2023

As the year moves into fall and 2024 looms closer, it may be a good time to consider an estate planning checkup before the year ends.  A thorough review of Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2023

Florida elder law attorney answers common questions on tax savings with financial gifts As we enter the holiday season, most of us begin thinking about giving gifts to those we love. Read More

• posted: Oct. 18, 2023

As an elder law attorney, a large number of clients retire to Florida leaving behind family in other states. While the retirement lifestyle is certainly great in Florida, the problem Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2022

Caring for a loved one with special mental, physical, or emotional needs can be scary and stressful. Special needs law is constantly improving to provide protective resources for the special Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2020

I love history and a years ago as I was searching through the VA website, 1 I came across thefascinating history of the VA. Who knew that while our nation Read More