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 that come with aging. Sometimes, that money is stolen from them, whether it be from a scam by strangers or from a family member that has gained control… Continue Reading
Many clients believe they do not have much of an estate. This may lead them to believe they don’t need to worry about an estate plan. Everyone has an estate whether modest or extensive; we all own something. Mistakenly, clients often believe the size of an estate determines if estate planning is necessary. In reality, the… Continue Reading
The legal and ethical landscape for end-of-life issues is ever evolving. The POLST concept or Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment has been at the forefront of this discussion in Florida among those in the medical and legal fields. The POLST aims to pick up where a living will or advance directive leaves off in that… 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
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...