by Laurie Ohall | May 31, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
Any Tampa estate planning lawyer will tell you that every adult should have a durable power of attorney for their finances. They are useful for handling financial transactions and paying bills, as well as making real estate transfers and business dealings. However, a...
by Laurie Ohall | May 24, 2021 | Estate Planning
Do I need a new estate plan if I move out of Florida? This is a common question that our Tampa estate planning lawyers are asked by clients who are thinking about relocating to somewhere else in the country. In most cases, the answer is yes, you will likely need to do...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 23, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
A common misconception is that a Will is the “end all be all” document that directs how assets are to be passed down after a person’s death. The truth is that there are significant limitations to Wills, and many Tampa-area families end up needing both a Will and a...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 31, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
As a Brandon estate lawyer, I often meet with clients who believe that a Last Will and Testament is the “end all be all” of estate planning. What I often tell them is that a will is just the first step. Let’s discuss what a will does, and the limitations of wills...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 25, 2021 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Revocable living trusts are very common in estate planning. Having one gives you a safe place to “put” your valuables along with an instruction manual on what to do with you and your stuff if you can’t act on your own behalf. While you are alive and well you are in...