by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
An estate plan and the legal documents contained therein have serious consequences for you, your family and your property. Creation of an estate plan requires a thorough, frank discussion of your health, welfare, finances, your family members, your life long goals,...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 6, 2014 | Elder Care
Long term care is increasingly an issue that many families must resolve. However, many families do not understand what long-term care is and confuse it with medical care. Long term care is not medical care. Long term care is the supports and services an individual...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 5, 2014 | Caregivers
The Florida Attorney General’s (AG) Office settled a case involving unauthorized charges to telephone land lines (home telephone) bills by CenturyLink. More than 1,200 individuals ages 80-99 were victimized in Florida. In many instances, consumers may not even...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 27, 2014 | Elder Law
Retaining an attorney is expensive. Often the fear of how much hiring an attorney will cost causes people to delay obtaining necessary legal advice and assistance. Many times clients feel like they have no control over the costs associated with retaining an...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 20, 2014 | Estate Planning
Everyone has heard they need an estate plan. Most people know it should include a Last Will & Testament, but when pressed, don’t know what other documents might be required. An estate plan is more than just a Last Will & Testament. A good estate plan...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 13, 2014 | Financial Assistance
Individuals age 65 and older or determined disabled by the Social Security Administration and who have the requisite work history qualify for Medicare. Medicare is a health insurance program that is supported by the taxes you paid while working. When you receive...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 6, 2014 | Caregivers
Many families have a loved one that resides in a long term care facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility. When a loved on resides in a long term care facility, family members should visit often and unannounced. When visiting, family members...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 30, 2014 | Elder Care
One of the most difficult discussions a family can have is about the end of life care. Death and dying are uncomfortable topics. Often families can’t even find a way to begin the conversation. Below is a list of questions that you and your loved ones can...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 23, 2014 | Caregivers
If you are a caregiver, you know how time consuming and stressful it can be to conduct business on behalf of your loved one. Business entities and government agencies repeatedly ask for documentation you already submitted. You seem to get requests for information...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 16, 2014 | Caregivers
When a loved one dies, it feels like so much needs to be done immediately. As an attorney, I have families call me within hours of a loved one dying wanting to know when they have to tell the court, creditors and even Facebook their loved one has died. While there...
