By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Medicare’s hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare’s most comprehensive benefits and can be …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your “agent” or …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. If you are paying for your own insurance, you may think you do not need to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65. However, not signing up for Medicare …
Article Courtesy of Channel 7 News Miami By Patrick Fraser Published January 2, 2019 Do you have the right to smoke in your own condo or apartment? And do you have any rights if your neighbor is a smoker …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Medicare’s hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare’s most comprehensive benefits and can be …
Article Courtesy of WPTV Channel 5 By Amy Lipman Published December 20, 2018 WELLINGTON — The Wellington View homeowners association is taking legal action against Palm Beach County over their approval of a nearby group foster home for kids. “The …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. The new tax law makes it harder to claim a tax deduction for charitable contributions. While charitable giving should not be only about getting a tax break, if you want …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond Piccin, Esq. Have you considered your pet or pets when planning your estate? If not, you should, according to The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization. “Since …
Article Courtesy of The LedgerBy Emily BlochPublished December 18, 2018 PALM SPRINGS — Amei Francesco-Folsom arrived home on a Thursday afternoon to find blood all over the streets in her Palm Springs neighborhood. Her husband, Greg, informed her the blood …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Ray Piccin, Esq. Technological advances have made it easier to stay connected with loved ones all the time. This has included the ability to install cameras in a loved one’s nursing home room. These …