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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.
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2020 Important Social Security, Medicare, Tax, & Medicaid Numbers
What are the income limits and Medicaid numbers for 2020.
Can I Use Florida Medicaid in Another State?
A common question we receive is "Can I use Florida Medicaid in another state?" Most Medicaid recipients assume they can use it across state lines. However, Medicaid can only be used in the state where the recipient is eligible except in emergencies or rare...
Medical Alert Systems: Talking to Aging Parents
Medical alert systems can be a vital tool in maintaining a frail elderly parent's independence. Many people's only knowledge of a medical alert system is Lifecall’s “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” catchphrase. It has become a catch phrase for memes and GIFs. ...
How Can I Help Hurricane Michael Relief?
Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida Panhandle from Gadsden County to Panama City Beach leaving devastation from the Gulf coast through Alabama and Georgia. Florida towns like Marianna, Lynnhaven and Blountstown will be without power and possibly drinkable water...
Will The Government Shutdown Affect You?
The federal government shutdown at midnight on Saturday, January 20, 2018, because the Senate rejected a temporary spending patch that would have kept the government open as the Congress, the Senate, and White House negotiated a budget or an appropriations bill to...
2018 Medicare, Medicaid, VA Benefits & Social Security Numbers
Each new year Medicare premiums, Social Security earnings, tax limits, and the minimum wage change. Here is a summary of the important 2018 numbers you need for your retirement, estate planning, and special needs planning: Medicare Part A Hospital Co-Pay per Benefit...