Babette Featured in "The Whose Next Club?"

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:07:12 +0100

Babette Bach is featured for her role as the guardianship attorney for the Ayer family in the book “The Whose Next Club?” by Donald Ayer.

In 2003 Maureen and Don Ayer’s beautiful 37 year old daughter, Julie lapsed into a coma from over sedition during breast surgery. She never recovered. The Ayers hired Babette to represent them to obtain legal guardianship of their single daughter. Their medical decisions were continuously challenged by Julie&rsquoRead More...

Elder Care Law Seminar at Alderman Oaks

Bach Elder Law — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:55:21 +0100

Meet & Here Babette Bach Present an update on:

Affordable Care Act, Medicare & Medicaid

Friday November 18, 2011 @ Alderman Oaks

10:30am - 12:00 PM Brunch Included

To Register for Seminar Call (941) 955-9099

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Modern Gypsies Web Site...Check it out!

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:58:32 +0100

This is my son's website with The Modern Gypsies, please check it out.
http://www.themoderngypsies.com/

Gypsies Holding Their Lead

Bach Elder Law — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:08:47 +0100

They came in first last week - Three Episodes Left !!!

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http://www.facebook.com/themoderngypsies

Meet his team, the Modern Gypsies:

http://abc.go.com/shows/expedition-impossible/meet-the-teams/ThemeGallery/771573

Modern Gypsies - Expedition Impossible

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0100

My son, Eric Bach, is a competitor in a new realty TV show on ABC this summer called Expedition Impossible! It starts on ABC June 23 at 9 pm to 10 pm EST and will play for 10 weeks. So I’m being the proud Mama and am inviting everyone I know to watch the show.

We have no idea of the outcome of this challenging expedition but we are thrilled to tell you that he survived without injury.

Here is the face book page for Eric’s team and I ask that you cliRead More...

Visit our Sarasota Office

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:47:24 +0100

Visit our Sarasota Office at 240 South Pineapple Ave, Suite 700 - Sarasota, Fl 941-906-1231
Bach Elder Law offers the following services to meet lifetime legal needs of our clients:
    • Medicaid
    • Long term care planning
    • Estate planning
    • Probate
    • Guardianship
    • Tax law
For more info go to: http://www.bach-eldeRead More...

The Coalition for Arts and Health Partnering the Arts and Healthcare for Individual and ...

Bach Elder Law — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:24:10 +0100

The Coalition for Arts and Health Partnering the Arts and Healthcare for Individual and Community Wellness

Aging With Dignity
Free Health Seminar
William Zella, PhD and Babette Bach, Elder Attorney
In collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association
Wednesday, March 9th
10:30am-1:30pm
Medical Office Building Auditorium
5741 Bee Ridge Road
Adjacent to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
Please park in the Hospital parking lot-Lunch Provided
SRead More...

Are IRA’s exempt from IRS levies for unpaid taxes of the owner of the IRA?

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:51:53 +0100

Are IRA’s exempt from IRS levies for unpaid taxes of the owner of the IRA?

IRA’s are not exempt from IRS levies for the unpaid taxes of the owner of the IRA. While it is the policy of the IRS to avoid levying against a taxpayer's IRA or qualified pension plan benefits, it can do so as a last resort (Internal Revenue Manual 5.11.16). It is also well settled that the IRS lien and levy powers contained in the Internal Revenue Code take precedence over any assetRead More...

Long-Term Care and Parkinson's Disease

Bach Elder Law — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:49:31 +0100

The Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program (PCIP) in Florida, effective August 1, 2010

Bach Elder Law — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:03:50 +0100

The Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program (PCIP) in Florida, effective August 1, 2010

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MEDICAID qualification and application and Medicaid planning strategies.

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:00:00 +0100

QuicMedicaid planning strategies.k facts about Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal and state program that pays for long term care for those individuals that qualify.
There is a wrong assumption that Medicare covers long term care. Medicare does not cover costs of basic daily life expenses such as bathing, eating dressing, walking… Medicaid does.
The average cost for the Nursing Home in Sarasota County is $7,000.00 per month. These costs are rising annually.
If eligible, Medicaid pays the diffRead More...

Chapter 12: Services Testimony

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Babette: At Bach Elder Law, we are committed to viewing our clients and their multi-generational families in a very holistic way. We try to be very active listeners. We want to preserve the integrity of the family and give them the level of service that they need, particularly when they're in crisis, because when you're in crisis you need to be taken care of, you need to have your phone call returned, you need to know your case is a priority, so that you can feel the reliRead More...

Chapter 11: Veterans

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Babette: In addition to being certified by the state of Florida as a board-certified elder law attorney, I'm certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a certified V.A. attorney. What that means is that I am able to represent veterans applying for benefits. There are V.A. benefits that are very beneficial to married veterans who were dishonorably discharged and served during wartime that are non-service connected. And that's very important because if you develop PRead More...

Chapter 10: Tax Matters

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Fred: I bring to Bach Elder Law my expertise in tax matters. Frequently our clients come into the office with tax problems. Some of them haven't filed returns for a number of years, some of them are engaged in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, some of our wealthier clients need tax planning on estate issues which can become very complicated, particularly now at this time where there is great uncertainty in the estate tax law. Congress failed to renew our estate Read More...

Bach Elder Law's Memory walk team raised over $37,000 for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the ...

Bach Elder Law — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:48:56 +0100

Bach Elder Law's Memory walk team raised over $37,000 for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association on October 24th and was awarded the prize for the highest team contribution

Thanks Sarasota Magazine for the article on Bach Elder Law

Bach Elder Law — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100

http://www.sarasotamagazine.com

New private insurance option on Obama health care reform

Bach Elder Law — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100

The Obama health care reform law includes new and important private insurance option for individuals who have been previously denied coverage due to pre-existing condition. This new insurance is called the “Pre-Existing Condition insurance Plan (PCIP) and it is administered in the state of Florida by GEHA.

To be eligible for this private health insurance you must have been denied health insurance coverage from a private insurance company because of a pre-existing condition Read More...

Chapter 9: Succession Planning

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Fred: In the tax and business areas, I have also represented and advised business owners on succession planning. That is, how do you get a business from one generation down to the next in the most efficient way, both from a tax standpoint and also from a governing standpoint. Frequently, when a business is passed from the founder to the next generation, you have controversies and disputes between the children in the operation of the business. In many cases some want to seRead More...

Chapter 8: Estate Planning/Disabled Beneficiary

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Babette: One of the things that an elder law attorney specializes in is estate planning for a disabled beneficiary. Many of our clients have children or grandchildren who are suffering from various disabilities and receive governmental benefits. If they receive medicaid, they need to do a special needs trust in order for that beneficiary to be able to receive an inheritance and have their governmental benefits protected. We often work on a team approach doing the estate planningRead More...

Chapter 7: Real Estate

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Fred: We can also handle all aspects of real estate transactions for our clients, including transfers to beneficiaries, and in those cases where clients are purchasing homes in Florida, we can represent them in connection with the purchase, including reviewing the agreements of sales, searching the titles and obtaining title insurance on behalf of our clients, so that they can be assured that they own clear, free and marketable title to any properties down here that they Read More...

Chapter 6: Living Trust

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Fred: Many times clients express concern about the costs and delays of going through the probate process. One of the ways to avoid that is to establish what's called a living trust during your lifetime. A living trust involves a document whereby you create a trust. The creator of the trust is both the trustee and the creator. That person puts substantially all of their assets into the name of the trust. Upon the death of that person, their property passes under the terms Read More...

Litigation Experience Video

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Babette: Both Fred and I have litigation experience, and unfortunately in elder law, even with good planning, sometimes you end up in court. Fred: The typical case is a gentleman passes away, and leaves substantially all of his assets to a person or persons other than his natural beneficiaries, and by natural beneficiaries we mean typically the children of the decedent. Many times, people, particularly elderly people, come under the influence of persons and are induced to leave Read More...

Bach Elder Law: Fredric C. Jacobs, Esq.

Bach Elder Law — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:47:10 +0100

Fred: Hello. My name is Fred Jacobs. My interests outside the practice of law are biking, rowing and going for long walks on the beach in our beautiful state of Florida. Even though I'm an old guy, I still bike 25 to 50 miles per day. I also get the opportunity to go to work everyday in my boat. In addition to having a slip behind my house here in Florida, I rent a slip downtown and I actually get to work in my Boston Whaler. Sometimes it's so much fun that I'll take the long waRead More...

Guardianship Services in Sarasota Florida

Bach Elder Law — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

We represent legal guardians in establishing guardianships of person and/or property for minors as well as incompetent adults, pre-need planning for guardians, and complying with annual reporting and accounting requirements.

Fred: One of the situations that we frequently become involved in is when a client will come into the office and say, "my dad is elderly, my mother passed away several years ago. Dad is not fully in charge Read More...

Bach Elder Law Firm, Medicaid Attorneys, Veteran Benefits, Trusts, Estate Planning, Real Estate ...

Bach Elder Law — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:55:06 +0100

Babette: Hi, I'm Babette Bach, and I am the founder of Bach Elder Law. I am an elder law attorney.

Fred: Hello. My name is Fred Jacobs. I practice law with Babette Bach.

Babette: We're a firm that specializes in the legal issues of the eldery and disabled. A lot of people ask me what that is, and it's something unusual. We focus on listening to our clients and trying to meet their neRead More...

Babette Bach featured at West Coast Woman Newspaper - June 2010

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Babette Bach (West Coast Woman Newspaper - June 2010)

Emotionally bankrupt from litigation, dissatisfied with the legal profession, and needing an avenue to rekindle the flame, Babette became an attorney specializing in elder law. With a background in the medical profession, coRead More...

Frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act

Bach Elder Law — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:53:01 +0100

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA of 2008 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.)

To whom does the Act apply?
Title 1 of the ADA covers employment by:
private employers with 15 or more employees, state and local government and Federal sector
In addition, most states have their own laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of disability.

A two-step process is used to determine whether an individualRead More...

Babette B. Bach & Fredric C. Jacobs AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Bach Elder Law — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:52:21 +0100

Babette B. Bach and Fredric C. Jacobs both received peer reviewed AV ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating attorneys can receive for both legal acumen and professional ethics.

Babette B. Bach, Esq.

Babette B. Bach, Esq. is an Elder Law Advocate and the founder of Bach Elder Law. Board certified by both the Florida Bar and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (CELA), she is chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and has been practicing law for overRead More...

Babette on CNBC with Dennis Kneale

Bach Elder Law — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:48:28 +0100

Debating whether the government-guaranteed loan program is fueling another bubble, with Jeffrey Lewis, Generation Mortgage; Babette Bach, Bach Elder Law; and CNBC's Dennis Kneale.

Babette on CNBC - Reverse Mortgages: Next Subprime?

Medicare Maze article on the Wall Street Journal

Bach Elder Law — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:31:39 +0100

Medicare Maze from the November 14-15 issue of the Wall Street Journal.

Download article

Social Security checks may get smaller

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:54:42 +0100

Clients often come to our office to do Asset Protection Planning. Historically, we have been able to advise them that no creditor put a lien on their Social Security income.

Unfortunately, there is a new legislation that will allow federal agencies to place a lien on Social Security income. If a retiree receiving Social Security owes money to IRS, Veteran Affairs, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Army and Air Force Exchange Service or any other federal agency, such debtRead More...

Lower the cost of prescriptions for all Florida residents with Florida Discount Drug Card

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:53:50 +0100

Good news! All Floridians can sign up for the Florida Discount Drug Card to save on their prescription medication. The Florida Discount Drug Card is now available to all Florida residents and is accepted at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. Florida residents who qualify based on age or income are eligible to receive additional savings.

You can easily sign up, print your card, locate a pharmacy, and compare prescription drug prices at www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com

Breaking News: Major Advocacy Victory for People with Early-Onset Alzheimer's

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:50:09 +0100

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added early-onset/younger onset Alzheimer's to the list of conditions under its Compassionate Allowance Initiative, giving those with the disease expedited access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

The Alzheimer's Association, a longtime advocate for those with early-onset Alzheimer's, has played an integral role in this movement to reduce the length of disability decision process.

WRead More...

Oct 24 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk on Lido Key

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:45:20 +0100

The Bach Elder Law Team made a strong show of enthusiasm and support at the Oct 24 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk on Lido Key raising over $ 9,000 and sporting more bright yellow ball caps than anyone else! Their team cheer wasn't so bad either!

Thank you to all those walkers and donors who committed themselves to finding a cure for Alzheimer's Disease.

2007 Memory Walk

Bach Elder Law — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:55:42 +0100

2007 Memory Walk

Babette Bach, PA sponsored a team at the Alzheimer's memory walk in Sarasota on March 31, 2007 at Jungle Gardens in Sarasota, FL. The team raised almost $4,000. The walk raised almost $50,000.

Aging in the 21st Century

Aging in the 21st Century - Herald Tribune

Retirees Snared by Medicare (The Wall Street Journal)

Bach Elder Law — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:25:06 +0100

Rules for enrolling in Medicare are complex. But when people postpone retirement past age 65, as many people are doing these days, it's easy to get caught up in red tape...

Older adults can't get into Medicare any time they want. The easiest time to sign up is when you turn 65, and, if you're already collecting Social Security, enrollment is automatic. But if you keep working beyond that age and opt instead to stay with your employer's group health plan, your options for getting Medicare Read More...

Blog entries from Bach Elder Law

Babette Featured in "The Whose Next Club?"

Elder Care Law Seminar at Alderman Oaks

Modern Gypsies Web Site...Check it out!

Gypsies Holding Their Lead

Modern Gypsies - Expedition Impossible

Visit our Sarasota Office

The Coalition for Arts and Health Partnering the Arts and Healthcare for Individual and ...

Are IRA’s exempt from IRS levies for unpaid taxes of the owner of the IRA?

Long-Term Care and Parkinson's Disease

The Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program (PCIP) in Florida, effective August 1, 2010

MEDICAID qualification and application and Medicaid planning strategies.

Chapter 12: Services Testimony

Chapter 11: Veterans

Chapter 10: Tax Matters

Bach Elder Law's Memory walk team raised over $37,000 for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the ...

Thanks Sarasota Magazine for the article on Bach Elder Law

New private insurance option on Obama health care reform

Chapter 9: Succession Planning

Chapter 8: Estate Planning/Disabled Beneficiary

Chapter 7: Real Estate

Chapter 6: Living Trust

Litigation Experience Video

Bach Elder Law: Fredric C. Jacobs, Esq.

Guardianship Services in Sarasota Florida

Bach Elder Law Firm, Medicaid Attorneys, Veteran Benefits, Trusts, Estate Planning, Real Estate ...

Babette Bach featured at West Coast Woman Newspaper - June 2010

Frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act

Babette B. Bach & Fredric C. Jacobs AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Babette on CNBC with Dennis Kneale

Medicare Maze article on the Wall Street Journal

Social Security checks may get smaller

Lower the cost of prescriptions for all Florida residents with Florida Discount Drug Card

Breaking News: Major Advocacy Victory for People with Early-Onset Alzheimer's

Oct 24 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk on Lido Key

2007 Memory Walk

Retirees Snared by Medicare (The Wall Street Journal)