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We are not just lawyers – we are people that are truly passionate about serving and caring for the elderly and special needs community, and we want to ensure that they are honored, protected, and dignified.
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Unfortunately, the law is often complex and burdensome. We focus on educating clients so they know how to best handle all the things that need to be addressed with their estate planning and where a loved one unexpectedly passes away or becomes physically or mentally incapacitated.
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Whether it’s an elder parent, a minor child or special needs children, we have the experience and expertise to help you protect them and their future.
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Why A few bad apples could spoil the VA Aid and Attendance Program
What is the saying – it’s the few bad apples that spoil it for the rest of us? Last month, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held hearings to expose what they call “pension poachers” which are financial advisors and attorneys who sell annuity products to help...
My special needs child is about to turn 18 – Am I still in charge?
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...
Caring for Veteran Seniors -VA Long Term Care Benefits
The Iraq and Afghan Wars have had a huge effect on claims for veterans’ benefits, and it is only expected to get worse. This not only affects the veterans and their families, but it affects all of us as taxpayers, as well. It also doesn’t help that the it takes the...
What happens to my social media accounts when I die?
Back in 2009, I was featured on Bay News 9 as a reporter was working on a story of a mother who wished to maintain the online presence for her teenage daughter. This question comes up quite a bit as we become a more digital population and our lives play out...
A little estate planning can go a long way
A friend of mine passed away a few weeks ago. He was not married but had a life partner. They had done all of their estate planning and thought that everything was in order. The only problem? My friend’s parent was not very accepting of her child's partner, and,...
Press Release: Brandon Attorney, Laurie Ohall, Receives High Honor with Board Certification
Download PDF Press Release BRANDON, FL – May 31, 2012 – Laurie E. Ohall, managing attorney of the Brandon Elder Law and Estate Planning Firm, Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall P.A., has become board certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar effective June 1, 2012. ...