by Laurie Ohall | Jul 31, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
A life estate is a form of ownership of real property. Essentially, it gives someone the right to occupy and enjoy the full use of a property until the life tenant’s death. Creating a life estate is a strategy commonly used by seniors who wish to retain their rights...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
Florida appears to be experiencing an early “second wave” or, at the very least, an uptick in coronavirus cases. We’ve been hearing from countless Tampa-area residents who have questions about their estate plans, and specifically whether any older documents they...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 14, 2020 | Special Needs, Trusts
Our Tampa special needs lawyers are often contacted after the death of a loved one with disabilities to find out what happens with any money left over in a Special Needs Trust. The answer to that question depends on the type of trust that was initially created, and...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
Most people have mortgages on their homes, and loved ones are often surprised that a mortgage doesn’t magically disappear when the property owner passes away. We often hear from heirs who want to know what their options are for dealing with an outstanding mortgage as...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 29, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
Florida is unique in that many of our residents split their time between our state and other parts of the country during the warmer months. As such, “snowbirds” (or even their families), may find themselves dealing with an exceptionally challenging problem during the...
