laurie OhallFor over 15 years, Laurie Ohall has been serving the legal needs of Tampa Bay area families.  Our goal is to protect, honor and educate Florida residents. Protect your family with comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, and advanced healthcare directives.  We provide Tampa area seniors and their children with piece of mind as they navigate Florida Elder Laws. Our blog is updated regularly to educate Florida residents about the laws affecting seniors, estate planning and probate. 

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State seeks changes to Florida Medically Needy program

The current Florida Medicaid system is definitely in need of repair.  Is this an appropriate way to fix the problem?  Agency officials have given their plans. What’s your take? Article From the News-Press | 8:06 PM, May. 8, 2012  Florida Medicaid officials have asked the federal government to approve major changes in a program that serves tens of thousands of people with costly medical conditions,
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Autism at 18: What can a parent do financially and legally?

My child is autistic and is about to turn 18.  Her doctor told me that I better look into a guardianship because I will not have any authority to control health care decisions or financial decisions once she turns 18.  Is this true? I must receive at least five phone calls a month from parents of disabled children asking this same question.  I have
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On Guard for Seniors during Elder Law month in Florida

May is Elder Law Month in Florida, as proclaimed by the governor and cabinet.  It is a time when we urge all Floridians to become aware of the issues that face our most vulnerable population. The  Florida Department of Financial Services “On Guard for Seniors” program fits that bill by providing informational overviews, key terms, key questions to ask, and educational videos on financial
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