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...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 14, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicaid, Uncategorized
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 5, 2013 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
Florida Homestead and Medicaid: What You Need to Know Florida is one of a few states that has a very broad homestead protection. Florida’s Constitution states that a person’s homestead is protected from their creditors (this includes nursing home or other medical...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 30, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Medicaid and Qualified Income Trusts in Florida Applying for Medicaid benefits to pay for nursing home care in Florida can be a confusing process. The person applying must meet certain asset and income limits. For example, you may not have more than $2,000 in assets...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 21, 2013 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Pauline Phillips, the original “Dear Abby” last week. I can remember reading her column from the time I was old enough to read a newspaper. I’m not ashamed to admit that, even today, her column is one of...
