by Laurie Ohall | Aug 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
A power of attorney, or POA, is a document that allows you to authorize another person to make decisions on your behalf. In this case, you are called the principal, the one granting authority. The person whom you grant authority to is called the agent or...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 11, 2020 | Estate Planning, Living Trust
Most Tampa estate planning attorneys recommend that their clients re-evaluate their plans every few years. Part of that review should include taking a look at your Revocable Living Trust to ensure it’s up-to-date. However, in between these regular review...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 31, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
A life estate is a form of ownership of real property. Essentially, it gives someone the right to occupy and enjoy the full use of a property until the life tenant’s death. Creating a life estate is a strategy commonly used by seniors who wish to retain their rights...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
Florida appears to be experiencing an early “second wave” or, at the very least, an uptick in coronavirus cases. We’ve been hearing from countless Tampa-area residents who have questions about their estate plans, and specifically whether any older documents they...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
Most people have mortgages on their homes, and loved ones are often surprised that a mortgage doesn’t magically disappear when the property owner passes away. We often hear from heirs who want to know what their options are for dealing with an outstanding mortgage as...
