Welcome back to Medicare Mayhem, the podcast where we turn confusion into clarity for seniors, caregivers, and families navigating the often chaotic world of Medicare and aging-related planning. I’m your host, Jill Santos, licensed Medicare advisor with All About Medicare in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Today’s episode brings you a deep, insightful, and eye-opening conversation with Attorney Richard Eagles, Associate Attorney at Blade & Blade, P.A., a respected, family-oriented law firm in Deerfield Beach, Florida that has served the community for decades. Richard’s practice focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and trust administration—and his passion comes from personal family experience, not just legal training.

From generational disputes to navigating incapacity, Richard breaks down the legal essentials every family should understand before a crisis hits.

⭐ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why estate planning is not just about death—but about protecting your medical and financial decisions while you’re alive
• The #1 misconception people have about wills (“my will keeps me out of probate”—it doesn’t)
• What really triggers probate, how it works, and how to avoid unnecessary court intervention
• Why powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, & living wills are just as critical as a last will or trust
• How proper planning prevents family disputes, guardianship battles, and unexpected expenses
• What caregivers need to ask before medical crises or loss of capacity arise
• How technology (Zoom consultations, digital organization) is changing estate planning—slowly, but steadily

Richard also offers practical advice on how seniors, adult children, and caregivers can advocate for themselves, avoid the pitfalls of “DIY estate planning,” and choose an attorney who specializes in this sensitive and highly nuanced area of law.


🏛 About Today’s Guest

Attorney Richard Eagles
Associate Attorney, Blade & Blade, P.A.
📍 210 SW Natura Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
📞 (954) 429-1200
🌐 https://www.bladeoffices.com


Blade & Blade, P.A. is a long-standing South Florida firm focusing on wills, trusts, probate, real-estate related matters, and estate planning for families at every stage of life.

⭐ Host Information

Host: Jill Santos
📞 Phone: 954-998-CARE (2273)
📧 Email: jill.allaboutmedicarefl@gmail.com

🌐 Website: allaboutmedicarefl.com

🎨 Production Credit

Special thanks to Visuals by Momo for producing the Medicare Mayhem podcast.

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