When you contact our firm, you will be working directly with an experienced attorney who is committed to her clients. Laurie Ohall handles all their legal work herself, works with the clients until their estate plan is complete or the case is resolved and is always available to answer questions. Estate Planning We have the experience to handle all aspects of estate planning, including those issues dealing with clients coming from out-of-state and wishing to establish Florida as their residence. Our services include: Wills and living trusts; Durable Powers of Attorney and advanced directives Irrevocable life insurance trusts; Personal residence trusts and other grantor retained interest trusts; Special needs trusts. Elder law Legal issues facing the elderly are often complex and interrelated. Ohall works closely with social workers, geriatric caregivers, and other providers, to help meet the needs of the individual. Elder Law includes issues such as: Medicaid claims and appeals for denial of benefits;Nursing home or Long term care placement issues. Probate Administration Probate is a proceeding required by Florida law upon the death of an individual who dies owning any assets. This is the court’s way of gathering the assets of the decedent, paying the debts and taxes, and passing title to the decedent’s beneficiaries. Guardianship If a minor or adult family member is unable to manage their own affairs, we can assist in a plenary guardianship over the person and property.