by Laurie Ohall | Jan 30, 2021 | Special Needs
One of the tasks an estate lawyer in Tampa may handle is planning for a special needs adult child. Special needs adult children generally need ongoing care, including financial care, throughout their lives. To safely set aside assets for the child’s care, it’s often...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 17, 2020 | Special Needs, Trusts
Brandon special needs attorneys are often asked what the impact is to benefits like SSI or Medicaid if a person with disabilities receives an inheritance from a loved one. The answer really depends on how the inheritance is handled. The short answer is that any...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 8, 2020 | Special Needs
Election season is here, and Florida voters will soon have their chance to select a presidential candidate on November 3, 2020. Residents with disabilities who wish to participate in the general election can take advantage of a number of accessibility options to...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 16, 2020 | Special Needs, Trusts
While most people have heard of a basic Last Will and Testament, they may not know what a Pour-Over Will is and how it works with a Special Needs Trust. Essentially, a Pour-Over Will is used in conjunction with a Special Needs Trust and directs that any assets you...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 14, 2020 | Special Needs, Trusts
Our Tampa special needs lawyers are often contacted after the death of a loved one with disabilities to find out what happens with any money left over in a Special Needs Trust. The answer to that question depends on the type of trust that was initially created, and...
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....
