by Laurie Ohall | Sep 10, 2021 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning
Losing a spouse is difficult, no matter at which stage of life it occurs. However, for seniors on a fixed income, losing a spouse may also mean suddenly losing their livelihood, too. As a Brandon elder lawyer, I work hard to help both spouses prepare for every...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 30, 2021 | Estate Planning
You may be familiar with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) as savings tools, but they can also be an important part of a comprehensive estate plan. Following, our Tampa estate lawyers explain how to get the maximum benefits out of your IRA for both yourself and...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 24, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
As a Brandon will lawyer, I’ve seen a lot of cases in a marriage where one spouse is more eager to start the estate planning process than the other. There are many reasons why this is true: perhaps one is more of an organizer and wants the peace of mind of having...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 16, 2021 | Guardianship
The media has been buzzing for months regarding the conservatorship (called an adult guardianship here in Florida) of Brittney Spears and the legal ramifications that being under a guardianship means to an individual. However, many Florida estate and elder attorneys...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
Most people are familiar with a Last Will and Testament that dictates how your assets are to be passed down to your loved ones after your death. Yet few people are familiar with a “Pour-Over Will,” which is a legal tool that your Tampa estate planning lawyer may use...