by Laurie Ohall | Nov 5, 2024 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Funerals
When crafting an obituary for a loved one, most people focus on celebrating the person’s life and informing others about funeral arrangements. However, as a Tampa probate lawyer, I’ve seen how obituaries can inadvertently expose families to various risks....
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 9, 2023 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning
Families often wonder about the legalities of estate planning when a loved one is in hospice care, especially in Florida where the question arises: “Is my loved one still able to create a valid estate plan?” Tampa Will Lawyers regularly address these...
by Laurie Ohall | May 30, 2022 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
A legacy video is a short film made by family and friends to commemorate their loved one’s life and recall his or her achievements. This may assist people in grieving and preserving a person’s legacy as they approach the end of their life. How Legacy...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 10, 2021 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning
Losing a spouse is difficult, no matter at which stage of life it occurs. However, for seniors on a fixed income, losing a spouse may also mean suddenly losing their livelihood, too. As a Brandon elder lawyer, I work hard to help both spouses prepare for every...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 12, 2013 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning
In the last two years, there have been plenty of articles and blog posts written about this topic. Unfortunately, it does not seem like we’ve come very far in answering the question.  Facebook and Twitter still do not allow family members access to a deceased...
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...
