by Laurie Ohall | Mar 28, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Probate
I often have clients that come to me to help them probate the estate of their loved one, and they tell me that everyone is in agreement with what needs to happen in the estate or that there are no creditors. I cringe every time because, in my mind, that will jinx the...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 15, 2012 | Florida Laws, Medicaid
By Ashley Lopez | 03.14.12 | 2:42 pm Months after the state of Florida submitted its plans to privatize most of its Medicaid program, the federal government is still asking the state to explain the feasibility of those plans. The News Service of Florida is reporting...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 15, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Probate
One of the things I love about my practice is that my clients often give me hugs and say “thank you” because they know that I’ve helped them. One of the things I don’t love is when someone calls to tell me a client passed away. It is always a sad occasion and never...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 1, 2012 | Estate Planning, Probate
Almost every time I meet with a client, they tell me that they are interested in avoiding probate. Many times, the client is unsure of what a probate actually is. Probate is a Court proceeding which occurs when someone dies having property (real estate, bank...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 21, 2012 | Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
A couple of months ago, a veteran who is receiving care in an assisted living facility and receives Aid and Attendance called to ask whether the receipt of a personal injury settlement would affect his benefits. He was involved in a car accident about two years ago,...
