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About Us
The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A. was established in 2002 by Twyla Sketchley, a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney. We are dedicated to providing clients compassionate, quality representation, and helping create a safe supportive community for our most vulnerable neighbors.
Important 2022 Numbers
In 2022, as with each new year, Medicare premiums, Social Security earnings, tax limits, and the minimum wage change. The beginning of the new year is a good time to review your estate plan to ensure it meets your needs. Here is a summary of the important 2022 numbers...
Hospice Care and Its Value
What is Hospice Care? Many individuals who qualify for hospice care lack the knowledge and understanding of its benefits. Hospice is an essential service to those who are suffering from a terminal illness and have been given six months or less to live. Hospice is paid...
Holy Fraud Batman! Dissecting Scammer Schemes to Protect Yourself
Recognizing the Scammer's Schemes The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates seniors lose more than $3 billion dollars a year due to fraud. Seniors are especially at risk for fraud due to their trusting and polite nature and their hard-earned financial security....
Fidget Mats! What Are They?
Sometimes, a problem can't be solved by the law alone--sometimes it requires fidget mats. While Twyla Sketchley uses her legal expertise to help her community, she also uses her creativity and sewing to help seniors with dementia, people with disabilities, and...
Social Security Administration Cost-of-Living Increase 2022
On October 13, 2021, the Social Security Administration announced the largest cost-of-living increase in 40 years. The annual Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cost-of-living adjustment will increase payments to approximately 70 Million Americas...
2021 Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security & Tax Numbers
At the beginning of each year, all the federal and state benefits from Medicaid to Social Security and Veterans benefits change. Social Security payments increase. Medicare premiums increase. Medicaid financial eligibility standards change, Veterans benefits...