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
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
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
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
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
A Legal Perspective on Family Squabbles and Sticky Fingers By Barbara Peters Smith, Herald-Tribune / Thursday, January 24, 2013 If you want to have your wishes followed before and after the end of your life, it really helps to have the right legal documents prepared. But it’s even more important to have the right conversations,… Continue Reading
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
Special Needs Trusts or SNT’s (also known as supplemental care trusts) are trusts, created for disabled individuals, which are intended to supplement, but not replace, any public benefits to which the disabled individual may be entitled. Goals: The goal of funding a supplemental needs trust is to provide a pool of funds from which the… Continue Reading
One of the most traumatic experiences that a family can have is when a family member passes away. Unfortunately, the trauma can be even worse if someone...
Elderly people work their whole lives to be financially secure when they retire. They will rely on that money to carry them through illness and other expenses...
On November 30th, the attorneys and staff of Boyer & Boyer, P.A. got together for Shoe Boxes for Seniors, one of our favorite holiday traditions. Shoe Boxes...
Thousands of Floridians were critically affected by Hurricane Michael. Homes were destroyed and lives were taken, but the legal community is doing everything they can to help...
The Veterans Administration (VA) published new rules that will make it more difficult to qualify for benefits like Aid and Attendance, a benefit that provides a cash...