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Tampa Will and Estate Lawyer Answers, “Will My Old Estate Planning Documents Still Work if I Get COVID-19?”
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...
Tampa Special Needs Lawyer Answers, “What Happens to Any Money Left in a Special Needs Trust?”
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...
Tampa Probate Lawyer Answers, “Can I Assume or Take Over Someone’s Mortgage When They Die?”
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...
Tips for Managing an Out-of-State Probate Due to COVID-19 | Hillsborough County Probate Lawyers
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...
Avoiding Probate with Joint Accounts and Beneficiaries | Tampa Estate Planning Lawyer
A common concern for people who meet with a Tampa estate planning lawyer for the first time is the desire to avoid probate. Perhaps they’ve been through the process after the loss of a loved one and they now want to take steps to help their own family avoid the legal...
Stay in Control: Use These Strategies to Avoid an Adult Guardianship in Florida
When a person, usually a senior, loses the ability to manage his or her affairs due to age or mental impairment, an adult guardian may need to be appointed by the local courts. This process allows a judge to appoint a person who is legally responsible for all aspects...
Parents: Beware of DIY Estate Planning Tools If Your Child Has Special Needs!
Parents of kids with special needs want the peace of mind knowing that if anything happens to mom or dad, a guardian of their choosing will care for their child and that there will be enough money left behind to provide such care for the remainder of the child’s life....
Attorney Dana Kemper Receives Certification in Elder Law. Here’s What That Means for You…
Note from Laurie Ohall, Founding Attorney of Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall P.A. Since the inception of our firm, our mission has been clear: to provide quality life-care planning services and legal representation to seniors, families and the most vulnerable members...
Tampa Elder Lawyer Offers Tips When Providing “Socially Distanced” Care for an Older Loved One
As we move into the next phase of the coronavirus crisis where social distancing guidelines are slowly relaxed and more people go back to work, the state and federal governments are still recommending that we shield the most vulnerable among us. Unfortunately, those...
Caregivers: Talk to Your Elderly Loved Ones About These Coronavirus Scams
As if the coronavirus crisis was not challenging enough for seniors and their loved ones, scammers are now using aggressive tactics to target vulnerable people who may be temporally cut off from the physical protection and oversight of their family. We are asking all...
Will My Out-of-State Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directive Work If I’m Stuck in Florida on Quarantine?
Shutdowns and quarantines related to the COVID-19 crisis happened so rapidly in our country that many snowbirds who came to Florida over the winter have found themselves unable to return freely to their primary residence. This is especially true for those who live in...
Tampa Special Needs Lawyer: Self-Employment Options for Individuals with Disabilities
For someone living with a disability, it may be difficult to generate an income that is sufficient enough to allow them to survive on their own. Many people with disabilities are either unemployed or underemployed. Those who receive any type of government assistance...
Thinking of Leaving the Family Business Control to One Child?
Normally, business owners will plan to leave their family business to, none other than, their children. But if you have more than one child, the common challenge that you have to deal with is how to divide business shares. It’s possible that if you divide the business...
COVID Pandemic Preparation: 5 Estate Planning Essentials for Every Adult | Tampa Will Lawyer
With the number of COVID-19 cases in America increasing exponentially, people across the country are preparing themselves for every possible scenario. As a result, many estate planning attorneys are being inundated with calls and emails about how to plan for this type...
Inheriting Digital Property: Websites, Social Media, Etc. | Tampa Will and Trust Attorney
Who owns your music, your books, and even your website when you pass on? These things are digital property, and much digital property is still considered personal property. Personal property makes up one’s personal estate. Your heirs can inherit some of these things...