by Laurie Ohall | Nov 14, 2020 | Guardianship
As parents, we naturally worry about the safety and well-being of our kids. But life happens and sometimes tragedy is unavoidable. That’s why as parents, it’s so critically important to create an estate plan and name guardians for your children. If you unexpectedly...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 10, 2020 | Probate
When a person dies without a will here in Florida, they are said to have died “intestate,” and all decisions regarding their estate will be dictated by state law and the local probate court. Without a will, a judge will also bear the responsibility of choosing an...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
What can I do to help my parent manage money? This is a question that, as a Brandon estate planning lawyer, I hear from adult children who are worried that their elderly parent can no longer handle their personal finances. Seniors often have financial difficulties...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 24, 2020 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Medicaid is a federal benefit program that can be used to help cover long-term care costs for senior citizens who need skilled care in their own homes or require a stay in a nursing home or skilled care facility. While Medicaid is a widely used program here in Florida...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 17, 2020 | Special Needs, Trusts
Brandon special needs attorneys are often asked what the impact is to benefits like SSI or Medicaid if a person with disabilities receives an inheritance from a loved one. The answer really depends on how the inheritance is handled. The short answer is that any...
