Teresa B. Petty-Jones
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Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning 40%
- Elder Law 10%
- Trust administration 10%
- Government Benefits Qualification (Medical, Veterans, etc.) 30%
- Probate & Conservatorship 10%
Biography
Teresa Petty-Jones, a lifelong resident of Fresno County, received her B.A. Degree in Business from the University of Phoenix and her J.D. from San Joaquin College of Law in 2007. She opened the Law Office of Teresa B. Petty-Jones in December 2008 in old town Clovis, California. She began her legal career long before law school, working as a paralegal for some of the area's top law firms. Teresa has also taught in the paralegal program at Fresno City College.
Teresa dedicates her law practice to estate planning, asset protection, elder law, and probate. She is dedicated to providing quality legal services, including information and resources so her clients can make wise and informed decisions regarding their future. She is a member of the National Academy or Elder Law Attorney's (NAELA); California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR); Elder Counsel; BBB; and the Wealth Counsel. Teresa enjoys her work with families and professionals as she educates them about important estate planning and older law issues. She prides herself in assisting seniors and their family members avoid the devastating financial effects of long term earn.
Education
- San Joaquin College of Law, Fresno, California
- J.D. - 2007
- University of Phoenix, Fresno, California
- B.A. - 2003
- Major: Business Administration
Bar Admission
- California, 2008
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2009
Classes & Seminars
- Adjunct Professor - Paralegal Program, Fresno City College, 1995 to 2014
- Estate Planning for Women, American Business Woman's Association, 2011
- 5 Myths of Estate Planning, Private Seminar, 2009 to Present
- Conservatorships, Clovis Unified School District, 2012 to Present
- Special Needs Planning & Trusts, Clovis Unified School Districts, 2012 to Present
- Alzheimer's Issues & Capacity, Private Seminar, 2011 to Present
- Medical Records, HIPPA, & Subpoenas, San Joaquin Valley Rehab Centre, 2013 to Present
- Ethical Aspects of Social Networking, Fresno City College, 2013 to Present
- Hiring a Caregiver in California, Radio Show, 2012 to Present
- Being Yourself and Networking, Fresno City College, 2010 to Present
- Hire a Vet, Blue Print Broadcasting - Radio, 2013 to Present
Professional Associations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorney’s (NAELA), Member, 2009 to Present
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), Member, 2008 to Present
- Elder Counsel, Member, 2010 to Present
- Wealth Counsel, Member, 2010 to Present