by Laurie Ohall | Sep 15, 2011 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Guardianship
Why is a guardianship necessary? A guardianship is a legal proceeding whereby an individual (the “ward) is determined to be incapacitated, their rights are taken away, and a guardian is appointed to take care of the ward and exercise the legal rights of the ward.  ...
by Laurie Ohall | May 26, 2011 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Health Care Directives, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
Among the new laws which the Florida legislature passed this session were substantial changes to the Durable Power of Attorney Statute. A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a document in which you appoint someone to legally act on your behalf. Essentially, your...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 7, 2011 | Estate Planning, Living Will, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
So, now you are married. Have you thought about any financial or estate planning now that you are newlyweds? Maybe going to buy your first home? As a married couple, you may begin to acquire joint assets and, if both of you were involved in a sudden accident and...
