by Laurie Ohall | Feb 5, 2013 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
Florida Homestead and Medicaid: What You Need to Know Florida is one of a few states that has a very broad homestead protection. Florida’s Constitution states that a person’s homestead is protected from their creditors (this includes nursing home or other medical...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 30, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Medicaid and Qualified Income Trusts in Florida Applying for Medicaid benefits to pay for nursing home care in Florida can be a confusing process. The person applying must meet certain asset and income limits. For example, you may not have more than $2,000 in assets...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Do You Need Tax Return Help? Are you a senior citizen needing tax return help? Learn about the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. VITA Program: If you make $51,000 or less, IRS-certified volunteers can inform...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 29, 2013 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Probate, Senior Lifestyles
Florida Homestead Law Many of my ideas for blog posts come from the phone calls and emails I receive from potential clients about legal questions they have concerning their estate planning, Florida Homestead Law, Medicaid issues for their parents, probate concerns,...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 21, 2013 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Pauline Phillips, the original “Dear Abby” last week. I can remember reading her column from the time I was old enough to read a newspaper. I’m not ashamed to admit that, even today, her column is one of...
