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 last few blogs, we discussed the process of finding and claiming lost property. However, there are safeguards and steps to follow in order to prevent your property from getting lost. [...]
To claim lost property, go to your state’s unclaimed property administrator’s office. There you will find the proper instructions and forms. If you are a Florida resident, go to [...]
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 [...]
Companies and financial institutions are required under law to returns the money from abandoned accounts to the state of the owner’s last address. To find missing funds, you could begin your [...]
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 [...]
Unclaimed properties are the assets in accounts that have remained inactive for more than a year. This unclaimed property includes assets in checking and savings accounts, stocks, dividends, [...]
Attorney Babette Bach Esq. is looking forward to speaking on the topic of “Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs To Have” at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, FL [...]