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 for Seniors is an annual event facilitated by the Sarasota Herald Tribune that began in 2000 as a way to give back to needy children and seniors. Around… Continue Reading
When considering who to designate as the successor trustee of a family trust, most initial trustees would immediately assign the job to a close family member or friend. While this may often be the right choice, some parents may choose to designate a corporate trustee to distribute funds and property after they are deceased. A… Continue Reading
Last week, Apple released a new update for their popular product, the Apple Watch 4. While the device has many intriguing features, the newest additions could benefit seniors in many ways. The Apple Watch can now detect when its user falls down. Apple says the Apple Watch 4 uses its multiple sensors to recognize telltale… Continue Reading
It’s back to school season and if your son or daughter is leaving the nest, there are four legal documents they should sign before they go. You may find it odd that your 18-year-old might need a Durable Power of Attorney or even a Living Will, but it is always better to be safe than… Continue Reading
The law firm that started as Boyer and Ferrell is now Boyer & Boyer, P.A. On May 25, 1995, Ed Boyer and Mary Alice (Ferrell) Jackson set a course to provide their clients with solutions to personal and financial challenges of aging and disability. Together, they built a law firm with a strong local and… Continue Reading
Many are confused by these two similar sounding federal health benefit programs. While they may sound similar, they are very, very different. Knowing the differences and the basics of what each program covers, and who is eligible, could save you, or a family member, lots of money. First the Basics: Medicare is a federal insurance… Continue Reading
Many of my clients have gone from the hospital to a rehab facility for a 100 days Medicare stay only to learn after day 21, 31, 43 or so on that Medicare coverage is ending because they are no longer improving, or have “reached a plateau” in progress. This meant they were now private pay,… Continue Reading
Carol began her paralegal career in the area of civil litigation and for the last ten years, has worked in the fields of estate planning and probate. She holds the Certified Paralegal designation and has also obtained designation as Florida Certified Paralegal and Florida Registered Paralegal. Originally from the Midwest, Carol earned her bachelor’s degree… Continue Reading
The Voice is the e-mail newsletter of The Special Needs Alliance. This installment was written by Bryn Anne Poland and Pi-Yi Mayo, of the Law Office of Pi-Yi Mayo, in Baytown, Texas (www.pi-yimayo.com). Their practice focuses on elder law and special needs planning, including special needs trusts, Medicare set-asides, and Qualified Settlement Funds. Both are… Continue Reading
Edwin M. Boyer, Esq. was sworn in as President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) at its annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV on May 26, 2011. Established in 1987, NAELA is a national 4,300 member non-profit association of attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of… Continue Reading
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