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 | Sep 10, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
As colleges and schools attempt to restart in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Tampa will lawyers have been hearing from many teachers who want to learn more about putting an estate plan in place. Some have even told us that their Teacher’s Unions have...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Need help motivating your parent to meet with a Brandon will and trust lawyer? The legal planning process is usually initiated by an adult child who sees a need for help and is often met with hesitation by the parents. It is understandable why an older parent would be...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills and Trusts
Although it is possible for a minor to inherit assets, the individual to whom an asset goes cannot claim it until he or she reaches the age of maturity. In the event that both parents die, a court-appointed judge will designate a legal guardian who will be responsible...
