Blog entries tagged elder law

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?

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

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.