by Laurie Ohall | Jan 8, 2013 | Estate Planning
[pullquote_left] Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you’ve been hearing about the “fiscal cliff” and how our government waited until the very last minute to pass any meaningful legislation to avert us from this...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 18, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning
The holidays are always time to be with family and enjoy each other’s company. Many of us travel great distances to see relatives whom we may only get to see once or twice a year. We visit with our parents and grandparents and listen to stories of past holidays and...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 26, 2012 | Estate Planning, Health Care Directives, Living Will
Advance Care Directives are specific instructions about medical care if that person becomes unable to do so. An example is a Living Will, a document that explains the wishes of a person during a terminal illness. Do Not Resuscitate Order, for example: “No CPR...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 15, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Probate
One of the things I love about my practice is that my clients often give me hugs and say “thank you” because they know that I’ve helped them. One of the things I don’t love is when someone calls to tell me a client passed away. It is always a sad occasion and never...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 25, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Probate
I frequently have clients that come to me because they have been told that they need to put their house into a revocable living trust in order to avoid probate. Many times, this is the only major asset they own, and with the property values having plummeted in recent...
