Termination of Parental Rights in the Orlando, Florida Area When There is Abandonment of a Child by a Parent
It is the function of the trial court to evaluate and weigh the testimony and evidence based on its observations of the bearing, demeanor, and observation of the witness appearing in court. Before terminating parental rights, the trial court must fi...
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What Else is There to Know about Guns and Guardianships?
There are issues with guns involving diminished capacity, Alzheimer’s and Dementia that may be of concern to family members. Self-harm of a loved one with Diminished Capacity, Alzheimer’s or Dementia is not the only concern. According to...
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Firearms and Guardianships in the Orlando, Florida Area
There was an interesting article in NAELA NEWS OCT/NOV/DEC 2023 titled “Are Firearms Taking a Back Seat in Estate Planning?” The article discusses aging Americans with declining mental capacity who own a firearm or live with someone who d...
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Injunctions and Freezing Assets in Guardianship Cases in the Orlando, Florida Area
You can request that assets be frozen in a Guardianship case if a vulnerable adult is being financially exploited. You must file a verified motion detailing the specific factual allegations as to how the elderly person/alleged incapacitated person/wa...
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Stalking in the Orlando, Florida Area
The Florida Statute on Stalking is Florida Statute 784.0485. Stalking is when someone willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyber stalks another person. To harass means to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific pe...
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What is a Lucid Interval?
A Lucid Interval is a legal term that refers to whether the testator has capacity and was lucid at the time of executing their will. Was the testator of sound mind when they signed their will? Did the testator have testamentary capacity at the time o...
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