by Laurie Ohall | Jan 30, 2020 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Statistics show that 21.5 million adults in the United States battle with some kind of substance abuse disorder. Whether the addiction is alcoholism, drug abuse, or even behavioral addictions like gambling, leaving an inheritance to an adult child who is struggling...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 18, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” as Benjamin Franklin once said. Indeed, we cannot escape the reality that we will all die someday. And consequently, we will certainly have to pay taxes. This reality can hit exceptionally close to home for...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Special Needs
The possibility of unexpected death or incapacity is something no parent likes to think about, but as Brandon special needs lawyers, it’s our job to ensure that families are legally prepared for the worst. With that said, imagine being involved in a serious accident...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills and Trusts
Although it is possible for a minor to inherit assets, the individual to whom an asset goes cannot claim it until he or she reaches the age of maturity. In the event that both parents die, a court-appointed judge will designate a legal guardian who will be responsible...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 24, 2013 | Estate Planning, Probate
Liquidate Your Home (or a Loved One’s) When a loved one will no longer be returning to their home the family needs to secure the assets of their loved one in the newly abandoned home. The family has a number of responsibilities, among those are: Immediately...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 25, 2013 | Estate Planning, Special Needs
Quite often, I receive phone calls from parents of a special needs child concerned about how to plan for that child should something happen to them. For every phone call I receive, I know there at least ten other families out there who have not thought about planning...
