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 | Aug 22, 2020 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning
Even as we continue to navigate through this new world and the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still tasked with ensuring our seniors receive the best care possible. Virus or not, there are going to be cases when our loved ones simply cannot stay in their...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 15, 2020 | Elder Law, Guardianship
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...
by Laurie Ohall | May 27, 2020 | Caregivers, Elder Law
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...
by Laurie Ohall | May 22, 2020 | Caregivers, Elder Abuse, Elder Law
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 23, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
As medical technology advances, people in developed countries like the United States are living longer than ever. As a result, aging populations and their loved ones are struggling to cope with some of the medical conditions that tend to cause incapacity in old age,...
