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...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 18, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
The holidays are always time to be with family and enjoy each other’s company. Many of us travel great distances to see relatives whom we may only get to see once or twice a year. We visit with our parents and grandparents and listen to stories of past holidays and...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 14, 2012 | Elder Law, Uncategorized
Paying your parent’s bills and need help from siblings? “4 Great New Tools to Manage Your Money” discusses a new company called “PayTap” that will allow you to work with family members to pool the money to help pay Mom and Dad’s...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 12, 2012 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
The Florida Senate has created a web page for people to give their views and get more information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The page was made public on December 10th and can be visited at http://www.flsenate.gov/topics/ppaca. The page allows...
