While appointing a power of attorney can mitigate the need for a guardianship, there are other times in which a guardianship is necessary. In the last blog post, we discussed the need for a [...]
In estate planning documents, an agent can be chosen to act under a power of attorney, which is especially useful in the event that the principal becomes incapacitated and cannot make decisions [...]
Bach & Jacobs P.A. proudly announces that attorney Kent J. Anderson will be joining the firm “Of Counsel” as of March 1st, 2017. Mr. Anderson is Florida Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and [...]
In the fall of 2015, Congress voted down the Social Security strategies known as “file and suspend” and “restricted filing” which were collectively called “claim now, claim more later.” These [...]
Disaster preparedness is important for everyone, but especially for those who reside in Florida and experience the hurricane season. For seniors, it is imperative that they create plans with [...]
As of July 20, 2015, the federal Veterans Identification Card Act allows veterans to apply for a Department of Veterans Affairs identification card. This card differs from a Veteran Health [...]
Attorney Babette Bach, Esq. will be a keynote speaker at an event at JFCS of the Suncoast entitled “A Legal & Financial Presentation & Discussion with The Alzheimer’s [...]
When you create a Will, you must obtain signatures from at least two witnesses at the time you sign it for it to be considered valid. The purpose of having two witnesses is so that, if the [...]
According to an NPR article titled “A Sniff Test for Alzheimer’s Checks For The Ability to Identify Odors,” it may become more common for doctors to utilize a sniff test to screen people for [...]
For many retired seniors, finding a senior living community can be a challenging task. It can be tough to transition from living independently to moving into a community with frequent and close [...]
