What happens to your Facebook Account when you Die?

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...

What is an Elder law attorney?

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...

Top 7 Things to Know About Moving Your Parents into an ALF or Skilled Nursing

by Laurie Ohall | Nov 16, 2012 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles

Moving Your Parents into an ALF or Skilled Nursing Do you have a loved one who needs care in a nursing home or assisted living facility?  Are you concerned about how to pick out the best placed for your loved one?  Or, if the loved one is already in assisted living or...

Caring for Veteran Seniors -VA Long Term Care Benefits

by Laurie Ohall | Jun 16, 2012 | End of Life Issues, VA (Veteran's Affairs)

The Iraq and Afghan Wars have had a huge effect on claims for veterans’ benefits, and it is only expected to get worse.  This not only affects the veterans and their families, but it affects all of us as taxpayers, as well.  It also doesn’t help that the it takes the...

What happens to my social media accounts when I die?

by Laurie Ohall | Jun 12, 2012 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning

Back in 2009, I was featured on Bay News 9 as a reporter was working on a story of a mother who wished to maintain the online presence for her teenage daughter.  This question comes up quite a bit as we become a more digital population and our lives play out...

What is your religion’s view on Living Wills?

by Laurie Ohall | Apr 23, 2012 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Living Will

Last year, a couple came into my office to sign their estate planning documents.  They were Catholic and when it came time to sign the Living Will, the husband refused to sign it because he was unsure of the Catholic Church’s view on Living Wills.  He stated that he...