by Laurie Ohall | Jun 10, 2024 | Alzheimers, Guardianship, Health Care Directives
Swearing is usually taboo in polite society and therefore, it can become a concern when it starts happening unexpectedly with a loved one who may have dementia. Dementia, a progressive condition affecting cognitive functions like memory, language, and behavior, can...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 28, 2020 | Probate
A lot of people have concerns about going through the Hillsborough County probate process after the loss of a loved one because they’ve heard it’s time-consuming and costly. What many people don’t realize, however, is that not every asset has to go through a lengthy...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 22, 2020 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning
Even as we continue to navigate through this new world and the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still tasked with ensuring our seniors receive the best care possible. Virus or not, there are going to be cases when our loved ones simply cannot stay in their...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
A power of attorney, or POA, is a document that allows you to authorize another person to make decisions on your behalf. In this case, you are called the principal, the one granting authority. The person whom you grant authority to is called the agent or...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 11, 2020 | Estate Planning, Living Trust
Most Tampa estate planning attorneys recommend that their clients re-evaluate their plans every few years. Part of that review should include taking a look at your Revocable Living Trust to ensure it’s up-to-date. However, in between these regular review...
