Mary Anne Spencer
Schofield and Spencer, P. A.
Bradenton, Florida 34207-4614
About Mary Anne Spencer
Mary Anne McClure Spencer is an attorney with of the Bradenton law firm of Schofield & Spencer, P. A., and a fourth generation native of Manatee County. She practices law in Manatee and Sarasota counties and has since 1986. Her practice is devoted to counseling clients in estate planning with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care surrogates and living wills. She also handles trust and estate administration and lectures on these topics. She is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates. She is a member of the Florida Bar and served as Past Treasurer of the Manatee County Bar. She is a member of the Elder Law Section, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section and the Tax Section of the Florida Bar. Ms. Spencer received her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Shareholder of law firm since 1988; original firm established 1974
Fourth generation native of Manatee County
Has practiced law in Manatee and Sarasota counties since 1986
Board Certified By the Florida Bar as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates
Member of the Florida Bar
Past Treasurer of the Manatee County Bar Association
Member of Elder Law Section, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, and Tax Section of the Florida Bar
Education
- Wake Forest University, 1981 – Bachelor of Arts
- Georgia State University College of Law, 1985 – Juris Doctorate
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Real Estate
- Elder care
- Estate Planning
There are several choices of entities depending on the particular risk of the business and need for protection from liability and from certain taxes. Care needs to be taken in receiving proper advice before forming a Partnership, Corporation, Sub Chapter S, LLC or LLP.
Real Estatectransactions can appear deceptively simple and straight-forward at first glance, only to disintegrate into a complicated morass of technical pitfalls that can lead to financial disaster.
A seemingly minor title defect, a miscalculation concerning the short or long-term tax consequences of a particular deal, an overlooked requirement or restriction in zoning and land use regulations; each of these items can become a potential catastrophe without competent legal advice and guidance from an experienced Attorney in real estate law. We understand the devastating impact of flawed real estate transactions, and we know how to help.
Elder care planning is done in advance and in writing, so that in the event of an illness or disability, the individual’s wishes and preferences are honored.
The goal of formalizing your elder care planning is to enable you to protect your property while you are living, to avoid an emergency guardianship situation, and to preserve your dignity and privacy.
Few activities are more important, yet more intimidating, than planning for your own long-term security and the continued well-being of your loved ones. The complexities of estate laws can lead many people to put off this crucial task until it’s too late, but with competent legal help you can lay a solid foundation for protecting your life and preserving your future.
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(941) 755-2674
1429 60th Ave W,, Suite 300
Bradenton, Florida 34207-4614
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