by Laurie Ohall | Sep 22, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
I thought it would be fun to create my own list of top Elder Law and Senior Care related twitter feeds that I enjoy following. These are people that I follow from around the country who are the top in their field of law or who have business that help the elderly. ...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 7, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning
I usually have a discussion with almost every estate planning client that I meet with about long term care insurance. Some clients respond by saying, “I’m too young to need that” to which I respond – ever heard of Terry Schaivo? She was only 26 years old when she...
by Laurie Ohall | May 31, 2012 | Company News, Elder Law
Download PDF Press Release BRANDON, FL – May 31, 2012 – Laurie E. Ohall, managing attorney of the Brandon Elder Law and Estate Planning Firm, Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall P.A., has become board certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar effective June 1, 2012. ...
by Laurie Ohall | May 16, 2012 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
The current Florida Medicaid system is definitely in need of repair. Is this an appropriate way to fix the problem? Agency officials have given their plans. What’s your take? Article From the News-Press | 8:06 PM, May. 8, 2012 Florida Medicaid officials have...
by Laurie Ohall | May 2, 2012 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Senior Lifestyles
May is Elder Law Month in Florida, as proclaimed by the governor and cabinet. It is a time when we urge all Floridians to become aware of the issues that face our most vulnerable population. The Florida Department of Financial Services “On Guard for...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 12, 2012 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
Did you know that nursing home care is not the only program that the VA offers to its Veterans? Other services that the VA will help pay for include geriatric evaluations, respite care, adult day care, home-based care and hospice care. If the Veteran has a 50% or...