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A Very Happy Birthday Wish for Snooty the Manatee!

By Andrew Boyer

If you’ve spent any extended amount of time in the Bradenton or Sarasota area, you know that Snooty the Manatee is kind of a big deal around here.  And that’s probably well deserved.  Given his status as the oldest living manatee in captivity (possible also holds title as oldest manatee in the world), it’s no… Continue Reading

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“Free Lunch” isn’t free, so says the SEC

By Andrew Boyer

A 2007 report by the Securities and Exchange Commission reports that some 23% of sales seminars had indications of unsuitable recommendations to purchase investments while some 13% had indications of possible fraudulent practices. So while you can’t say all seminars are bad (some are very informative), it’s a good idea to check out the company… Continue Reading

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Model treatment for Alzheimer’s | HeraldTribune.com

By Andrew Boyer

The Pines of Sarasota has long had a reputation for great care and low staff turnover.  As one of Sarasota’s not for profit nursing facilities, the Pines is a great example of where good things are happening in our community.  The Herald Tribune article below illustrates the positive effects that active family involvement can have… Continue Reading

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A Summary Administration Can Save Big Bucks in Probate Legal Fees

By Andrew Boyer

Nobody likes to hear that they have to file for probate, but the news is usually a little easier to stomach when the estate qualifies for a summary administration under Florida Law. Summary Administration is available as an option if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The size of the probate assets in… Continue Reading

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Tampa Family Sues Over DNR (Do Not Resusitate)

By Andrew Boyer

It’s always tragic when a loved one passes but even more devastating when end of life planning is not in place, or worse yet, when that planning fails.  In the linked to article from Fox 13 news that aired last night, this is one such situation where things can go horribly wrong despite best intentions…. Continue Reading

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Affordable Care Act

By Andrew Boyer

How does the Affordable Care Act “Obamacare” impact persons with disabilities who rely upon public benefits to live safely and comfortably. The ACA is complex.  Not many of the articles which are available on the Act are easy reading.  Much of the Act is geared to reducing health care costs.  Not all of the Act… Continue Reading

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Florida Homestead Laws

By Andrew Boyer

Florida’s Constitution and its statutory laws contain significant protections for residents. One protection concerns the homeowner’s rights against creditors, and the other addresses the annual homestead tax exemption which affects the amount of property taxes which a homeowner will pay. “Homestead” property is real property which an individual owns and lives in with the intent… Continue Reading

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