by Laurie Ohall | Mar 23, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicaid
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 19, 2013 | Elder Law
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 27, 2013 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 25, 2013 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 21, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
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...
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...
