The 3 most important documents every parent should have for their college-bound teenager

by Laurie Ohall | Aug 2, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Health Care Directives, Living Trust, Living Will, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning

Don’t you love that Office Depot jingle where the father is all excited because it’s time to go shopping for school supplies and get the children back to school?  It always makes me laugh.  It’s also an exciting time for those parents who have children about to go to...

State seeks changes to Florida Medically Needy program

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...

Autism at 18: What can a parent do financially and legally?

by Laurie Ohall | May 12, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Guardianship, Special Needs

My child is autistic and is about to turn 18.  Her doctor told me that I better look into a guardianship because I will not have any authority to control health care decisions or financial decisions once she turns 18.  Is this true? I must receive at least five phone...

On Guard for Seniors during Elder Law month in Florida

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...

CONSUMER ALERT: Florida CFO Warns Consumers about Misleading Postcard Solicitations for Annuities

by Laurie Ohall | Apr 12, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws

*Consumer Alert* Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Warns Consumers about Misleading Postcard Solicitations for Annuities   TALLAHASSEE—Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today warned consumers about a scam that involves misleading postcards sent to...

Be prepared for things that could go wrong in Florida Probate

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 28, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Probate

I often have clients that come to me to help them probate the estate of their loved one, and they tell me that everyone is in agreement with what needs to happen in the estate or that there are no creditors.  I cringe every time because, in my mind, that will jinx the...