by Laurie Ohall | Nov 14, 2020 | Guardianship
As parents, we naturally worry about the safety and well-being of our kids. But life happens and sometimes tragedy is unavoidable. That’s why as parents, it’s so critically important to create an estate plan and name guardians for your children. If you unexpectedly...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 28, 2020 | Guardianship, Special Needs
When an adult with mental impairments or special needs is found to be incapable of managing his or her personal or financial affairs, family members or other responsible parties can petition the Florida courts for the legal right to be in control. Here in Florida and...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 14, 2012 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Health Care Directives, Living Will
Making End of Life Decisions Whenever I talk to people about creating a living will (which outlines important health care decisions that you want – and, not to be confused with a Last Will and Testament, which specifies who you want to inherit your assets and who will...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 24, 2011 | Florida Laws, Guardianship
Guardianship is a very serious matter. A Florida guardian is expected to report to the court on an annual basis regarding how the Ward is being cared for, where the Ward is being cared for and the guardian is expected to provide an accounting to the court regarding...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 5, 2011 | Estate Planning, Living Will
As Natasha Bedingfield wrote, “The pen’s in my hand, ending unplanned.” You might ask yourself, as an eighteen year old or young college student, why do I need to plan anything? All you have to do is look at the case of Terri Schiavo (and if you don’t know who that...
