If you have a minor child, it’s critical to name a guardian for them when estate planning. This ensures they have someone who will take care of them if you are unable to because of incapacitation or death. It’s important to determine the most suitable person for this...
Appointing a legal guardian for a family member can be a sensitive yet necessary step when an individual is unable to make informed decisions about their well-being, finances or daily care. Guardianship typically helps to ensure that those who are vulnerable receive...
Navigating the world of guardianship can feel like stepping into a maze of processes. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Many families in Florida face similar challenges when a loved one needs help managing their personal or financial affairs. Whether...
A guardian advocate is someone chosen by the court to make decisions for a person with mental health issues who is unable to make decisions on their own. You may be appointed if your loved one is admitted to a mental health facility against their will because they are...
When a child’s parents become unfit or unable to care for their children, a guardianship may be appropriate. Along with this role come several responsibilities, including caring for the child’s physical, emotional, psychological, and educational well-being. But the...
Florida is a state to which many people flock in the winter. The weather is warm and sunny and really pleasant at times when many parts of the country are dealing with snow storms and icy roads. Many seniors want to be in Florida because they need to be where it is...
Your parents may be aging, and they may soon be in a state where they can no longer care for themselves or make appropriate decisions, especially if they suffer from a condition like dementia or Alzheimer’s. When this happens, it may be necessary to assign a guardian...
Guardianship of vulnerable individuals is sometimes necessary, but it is important that the ward’s rights are upheld and that the guardian executes their duties in an appropriate manner. Earlier this year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into a law a bill that...
