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Durable Power of Attorney – Why does your eighteen year old need one?
Do you have children that have turned eighteen or about to turn eighteen? Do you have children that are in college or on their way to college? A few things every parent should know when your child turns 18 Did you realize that once your child turns eighteen your...
State Of Florida Resolution – May is recognized as Elder Law Month
Did you know that May is National Elder Law Month? Every year, for the month of May, Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall P.A., P.A. provides FREE in -office consultations on a first come, first serve basis for senior citizens. While seminars can provide a plethora of...
Should I draft my own estate planning documents?
You’ve seen the commercials with OJ Simpson’s attorney telling you to go to a certain website, put in some information, and you can prepare your own estate planning documents with the click of a mouse. And I say – absolutely, go ahead and do that. Why would I say...
Springing Powers of Attorney – still viable in Florida?
Springing Powers of Attorney - still viable in Florida? Very often, a client wants me to prepare a durable power of attorney for them that cannot be used until they are determined to be incapacitated. Â This is because persons who serve as agents under a power of...
How does the Medicaid Reform in Florida affect me?
Medicaid Reform in Florida Under the Medicaid reform laws, Medicaid recipients are required to sign up for a new health plan within 30 days of being notified that it is time to pick a health plan. All Medicaid recipients are required to enroll in a managed care plan...
National Elder Law Month
Did you know that May is National Elder Law Month? Every year, for the month of May, Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall P.A., P.A. provides FREE in -office consultations on a first come, first serve basis for senior citizens. While seminars can provide a plethora of...
Elder Law Questions: What is an annuity?
What is an Annuity? An annuity is an insurance product whose primary purpose is to pay income to an individual. Â It is generally used as part of a retirement plan. Â An individual will invest a certain sum of money for the promise that payments will be made to the...
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Tips
One of the best tips I think an alzheimer's caregiver can rely on is to educate themselves. Â An educated caregiver can make all the difference in dealing with the stress of the unknown. Â For instance, many caregivers are unaware that there are support groups available...
What happens to your Facebook Account when you Die?
In the last two years, there have been plenty of articles and blog posts written about this topic. Unfortunately, it does not seem like we’ve come very far in answering the question.  Facebook and Twitter still do not allow family members access to a deceased...
Florida Department of Children and Families fails the poor and elderly…again.
There was an article in the Tampa Bay Times on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - (view article)Â discussing DCF's proposal of a bill that targets Florida Medicaid fraud among those trying to hide their assets. Â Once again, DCF is trying to use scare tactics to hurt the most...
Florida Medicaid Look-Back For Long Term Care Programs
Florida Medicaid Look-Back For Long Term Care The Florida Department of Children and Families has finally decided on the implementation of a period of Medicaid look-back for long term care programs. What is a look-back period?  When you go to file for Medicaid, they...
Why Elder Law? Why Do I Do What I Do?
Why Elder Law? Why Do I Do What I Do? Fifteen years ago today, one of the most precious people in my life passed away - my Nana, Elsie Gonzalez. Â I adored my grandmother and have so many wonderful memories of time spent with her. Â She was always around while I was...
What is an Elder law attorney?
What is an Elder law attorney? An Elder Law Attorney explains....When I started my own practice, like most attorneys who open their own office, I took on all sorts of cases. I took on divorces, child custody, personal injury, adoptions, probates, wills – I did a...
Top 10 things you need to know about Florida Nursing Home Medicaid
Top 10 things you need to know about Florida Nursing Home Medicaid: Your homestead is protected from creditors.  Creditors include the nursing home and Medicaid liens (not so in other states, like Ohio, that force you to sell your house if you or your dependent do not...
What does the “fiscal cliff” legislation mean to you? Continued.
"Fiscal Cliff" legislation - what does it mean to you? Last month, I discussed the tax rate changes and the estate tax exemptions under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. You should also be aware that the payroll tax holiday will not be extended meaning that...