by Laurie Ohall | Jun 15, 2020 | Elder Law, Guardianship
When a person, usually a senior, loses the ability to manage his or her affairs due to age or mental impairment, an adult guardian may need to be appointed by the local courts. This process allows a judge to appoint a person who is legally responsible for all aspects...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 28, 2020 | Guardianship, Special Needs
When an adult with mental impairments or special needs is found to be incapable of managing his or her personal or financial affairs, family members or other responsible parties can petition the Florida courts for the legal right to be in control. Here in Florida and...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 22, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
I thought it would be fun to create my own list of top Elder Law and Senior Care related twitter feeds that I enjoy following. These are people that I follow from around the country who are the top in their field of law or who have business that help the elderly. ...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 14, 2012 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Health Care Directives, Living Will
Making End of Life Decisions Whenever I talk to people about creating a living will (which outlines important health care decisions that you want – and, not to be confused with a Last Will and Testament, which specifies who you want to inherit your assets and who will...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 19, 2012 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Health Care Directives, Living Will, Special Needs
I have been receiving an alarmingly high volume of phone calls over the last few months from individuals who have children with special needs that are about to turn 18 and they are panicked because they have been told they will lose the ability to make legal, health...
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...
