Teresa A. Monfils is a native resident of Sarasota and lives with her husband, Todd. They have three children and three granddaughters.
Teresa has been involved in the legal profession since 1993. She graduated with her Associate of Arts degree from State College of Florida in 1997 and worked as a probate paralegal and office manager. She then attended University of South Florida to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2016 and worked as the office manager and an estate planning paralegal specialist. Lastly, she graduated from Stetson University College of Law with her Juris Doctorate in 2020 and subsequently passed The Florida Bar that same year. In 2021, she became a partner at The Payne Law Group, PLLC.
Teresa has worked with both David Payne and his retired father, Howard Payne, since 1998. As an attorney, she brings to The Payne Law Group her years of experience, excellent communication skills, keen intellect, compassion for her clients, and her positive attitude in working with others. Teresa will continue to provide the Firm’s clients with legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Tax planning.
Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning
- Probate & Trust Administration
- Tax Planning