Denise Tessier | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Denise Tessier is an accomplished lawyer with over twenty five years helping businesses and individuals steer confidentiality through stressful and challenging times. As an estate planning and elder law attorney, Denise sees every day how having a solid plan for the future can ease anxiety and help others find peace of mind. Beyond her law practice, Denise is passionate about empowering women - particularly those over age 50 - to live with joy and abundance no matter what their financial circumstances may be. She frequently shares her experiences, knowledge and skills through speaking engagements and workshops. Workshops offered include "Mastering Your Money Mindset for Women," "Estate Planning for Daughters," and "Aging Solo, Not Alone." Denise is also a zealous advocate for women-owned businesses, mental health and senior support organizations, and the LGBTQ community.

Current position (1)

Principal Attorney

The Tessier Law Firm, P.A.

Degrees (2)

Law

Western New England University

1990 to 1994

Business and Economics

Providence College

1985 to 1989

Presentations

Presentations (3)

Dumber than Florida Man? 6 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

Take charge of life’s most challenging transitions by having a proper estate plan in place! Learn Best Practices for protecting your family and your personal legacy in this fun and lively education session covering highlights of wills, trusts, and advanced care directives that everyone should have in place throughout life's journey. Our focus is on Florida law, but the presentation can be tailored to a national audience. Average running time 20 minutes but can be tailored to up to 45 minutes.

Florida Wills & Trusts 101 - What you Need to Know !

FLORIDA WILLS & TRUSTS 101 –
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
DISCOVER HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ASSETS
AND PROVIDE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES
At the seminar, we will discuss several issues including:
• The advantages and disadvantages of Wills and Living Trusts
• How Probate works and more importantly, how you may avoid Probate altogether!
• Maintaining your privacy and protecting yourself and your spouse against guardianship or
“a living probate” if one of you becomes disabled.
• Planning before you need Long Term Care
• Why putting property in children’s names may be a mistake
• Protecting your children’s inheritance from their future ex-spouses, lawsuits, and other claims
• Preserving your estate for your kids if your surviving spouse gets remarried
• Preserving your estate when you have minor children, divorces and/or a blended family, or special health and welfare concerns.
PResentation runs approximately 75 minutes. Focus is Florida Law but this can be tailored for a national audience.

Mastering Your Money Mindset - A Workshop for Women over 55

Does thinking about your money and finances make you
even a little anxious? Do you feel rich, secure, and
financially abundant? Do you worry about having enough to
make ends meet? Is investing mostly a mystery to you?
Not everyone was taught money basics at home or in
school, and women (especially those over 55) may have complex
relationships with money and money management.
The Tessier Law Firm, P.A. is pleased to host a fun and
educational money basics” workshop for women to
help you feel more comfortable and confident in dealing
with your financial future. Workbook sample available. Running time 60-120 minutes depending on venue and whether time is allocated for activities.