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 | Mar 12, 2013 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 19, 2013 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 16, 2012 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
Moving Your Parents into an ALF or Skilled Nursing Do you have a loved one who needs care in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Â Are you concerned about how to pick out the best placed for your loved one? Â Or, if the loved one is already in assisted living or...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 16, 2012 | End of Life Issues, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
The Iraq and Afghan Wars have had a huge effect on claims for veterans’ benefits, and it is only expected to get worse. This not only affects the veterans and their families, but it affects all of us as taxpayers, as well. It also doesn’t help that the it takes the...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 12, 2012 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning
Back in 2009, I was featured on Bay News 9 as a reporter was working on a story of a mother who wished to maintain the online presence for her teenage daughter. This question comes up quite a bit as we become a more digital population and our lives play out...