The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States increased to $100,375 a year in 2018, up 3 percent from 2017, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care survey, which the insurer conducts annually At the same …
Arizona and Florida are the latest states to ask the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive the requirement that states provide three months of retroactive Medicaid coverage to eligible Medicaid recipients. Medicaid law allows a Medicaid applicant …
Following a person’s death, his or her personal, legal, and financial affairs might be required to pass through a legal process known as probate. Bakalar and Associates, a team of experienced estate planning attorneys in South Florida can help you …
By using a power of attorney, it allows you to appoint an individual who you trust to act as your agent or “attorney-in-fact.” In most cases, it is used so that they have the ability to handle financial matters if …
One of the most important documents that someone can have today is a living will. When you have a living will in place, the document will work to discuss how your assets are handled upon your death. It could also …
When you first get married you have a lot to think about. Should you go on a honeymoon? Where will you live? Should you have kids right away? There are also a number of questions that are posed regarding estate …
Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Wayne R. Roustan and Anne Geggis Published May 11, 2018 A ring of thieves illegally took ownership of more than 40 homes across South Florida in a multimillion-dollar plan — even stealing properties that …
When a property owner does not pay property taxes, the government will often file a tax lien against this owner. The government agency will be issuing some sort of public certificate that states the amount of unpaid taxes and certifies …
Advanced Care Planning; What is it and why it is important? By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Planning ahead for your future health care needs is one of the most important and caring things you can …
If you have just lost a loved one, you have a lot to deal with. Not only are you grieving your lost loved one, but you also have to deal with the legal after effects as well. Every case is …
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