Tampa Will and Estate Lawyer Answers, “Will My Old Estate Planning Documents Still Work if I Get COVID-19?”

by Laurie Ohall | Jul 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning

Florida appears to be experiencing an early “second wave” or, at the very least, an uptick in coronavirus cases. We’ve been hearing from countless Tampa-area residents who have questions about their estate plans, and specifically whether any older documents they...

Tampa Probate Lawyer Answers, “Can I Assume or Take Over Someone’s Mortgage When They Die?”

by Laurie Ohall | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate

Most people have mortgages on their homes, and loved ones are often surprised that a mortgage doesn’t magically disappear when the property owner passes away. We often hear from heirs who want to know what their options are for dealing with an outstanding mortgage as...

Tips for Managing an Out-of-State Probate Due to COVID-19 | Hillsborough County Probate Lawyers

by Laurie Ohall | Jun 29, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate

Florida is unique in that many of our residents split their time between our state and other parts of the country during the warmer months. As such, “snowbirds” (or even their families), may find themselves dealing with an exceptionally challenging problem during the...

Avoiding Probate with Joint Accounts and Beneficiaries | Tampa Estate Planning Lawyer

by Laurie Ohall | Jun 23, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate

A common concern for people who meet with a Tampa estate planning lawyer for the first time is the desire to avoid probate. Perhaps they’ve been through the process after the loss of a loved one and they now want to take steps to help their own family avoid the legal...

Parents: Beware of DIY Estate Planning Tools If Your Child Has Special Needs!

by Laurie Ohall | Jun 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Special Needs

Parents of kids with special needs want the peace of mind knowing that if anything happens to mom or dad, a guardian of their choosing will care for their child and that there will be enough money left behind to provide such care for the remainder of the child’s life....

Will My Out-of-State Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directive Work If I’m Stuck in Florida on Quarantine?

by Laurie Ohall | May 14, 2020 | Estate Planning, Health Care Directives, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning

Shutdowns and quarantines related to the COVID-19 crisis happened so rapidly in our country that many snowbirds who came to Florida over the winter have found themselves unable to return freely to their primary residence. This is especially true for those who live in...