by Laurie Ohall | Jul 12, 2013 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Senior Lifestyles
Is the Supreme Court’s gay marriage decision good for senior citizens? The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on June 26, 2013 stating that a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional means that same-sex couples (in states that legally...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 5, 2013 | Elder Law, Senior Lifestyles
Did you know that May is National Elder Law Month? Every year, for the month of May, Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall P.A., P.A. provides FREE in -office consultations on a first come, first serve basis for senior citizens. While seminars can provide a plethora of...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 19, 2013 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
What is an Elder law attorney? An Elder Law Attorney explains….When I started my own practice, like most attorneys who open their own office, I took on all sorts of cases. I took on divorces, child custody, personal injury, adoptions, probates, wills – I did a...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 29, 2013 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Probate, Senior Lifestyles
Florida Homestead Law Many of my ideas for blog posts come from the phone calls and emails I receive from potential clients about legal questions they have concerning their estate planning, Florida Homestead Law, Medicaid issues for their parents, probate concerns,...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 21, 2013 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Pauline Phillips, the original “Dear Abby” last week. I can remember reading her column from the time I was old enough to read a newspaper. I’m not ashamed to admit that, even today, her column is one of...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 16, 2012 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
Moving Your Parents into an ALF or Skilled Nursing Do you have a loved one who needs care in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Â Are you concerned about how to pick out the best placed for your loved one? Â Or, if the loved one is already in assisted living or...
