Probate is the legal process following someone’s death that involves the payment of the decedent’s debts and the transfer of assets to beneficiaries. The process includes: Proving that the [...]
While typical estate planning includes planning for incapacity during one’s lifetime as well as distribution of one’s assets upon their passing, Elder Law attorneys have an added focus of [...]
The best long term care options are available through early planning. We care a great deal for our clients and try to help make transitions as seamless as possible for them. We recommend planning [...]
Medicare is a federally funded program for which most U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents over the age of 65 who have lived in the country for over five years are eligible for. Medicaid, [...]
Medicare part D provides outpatient prescription drug coverage. This part of Medicare is optional and is offered through private companies, which are certified by centers for Medicare/Medicaid [...]
Medicare part C, also known as Medicare advantage, is the alternative to Traditional Medicare Part B Benefits. It is an HMO model of care that is offered by private insurance companies that [...]
Medicare Part B is your Medical Insurance, and it covers two types of services: medically necessary services and preventative services. Medically necessary services include services or supplies [...]
There are four Main components of Medicare: Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part C and Medicare Part D. Medicare Part A is your hospital insurance and it covers medically necessary [...]
It is important that while competent you decide who will make personal decisions and who will make financial decisions on your behalf should you lose capacity. Consulting with an attorney [...]
Babette Bach will be speaking at a League of Women Voters event on Guardianship and Elder Care Advocacy. The event will be held at the Community Foundation of Sarasota (2635 Fruitville Road) at [...]