by Laurie Ohall | Jul 30, 2024 | Estate Planning, Health Care Directives
When we think about estate planning, we often focus on wills and trusts. But there’s another crucial element that deserves your attention: healthcare directives. In Florida, these documents are your voice when you can’t speak for yourself, ensuring your...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 10, 2024 | Alzheimers, Guardianship, Health Care Directives
Swearing is usually taboo in polite society and therefore, it can become a concern when it starts happening unexpectedly with a loved one who may have dementia. Dementia, a progressive condition affecting cognitive functions like memory, language, and behavior, can...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 15, 2023 | Elder Law, Health Care Directives
Making the decision to stop all medical treatment is deeply personal and often comes after much reflection and consideration. While it’s a choice that might be difficult for loved ones to understand, it’s crucial that your wishes are respected and honored....
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 6, 2022 | Estate Planning, Health Care Directives
Have you thought about what you would want to happen if you became severely ill or incapacitated and could not voice your wishes to family members and doctors? Unfortunately, without the appropriate documentation about how you want medical situations handled, the...
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Health Care Directives
With the number of COVID-19 cases in America increasing exponentially, people across the country are preparing themselves for every possible scenario. As a result, many estate planning attorneys are being inundated with calls and emails about how to plan for this type...
