When is it necessary for a Florida Estate to go through Probate?
In Florida, there are three (3) options for a deceased person’s estate to be properly and legally disposed of: (1) Disposition without Administration (2) Summary Administration (3) Formal Administration. Disposition without Administration...
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Professional Guardians versus Non-Professional Guardian
Non-professional Guardians who do not understand the full legal responsibilities of Guardianship and are not familiar with Guardianship law may be removed and replaced by a Professional Guardian. Despite the best of intentions, sometimes a family mem...
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Can My Child Testify in My Orlando, Florida Divorce Case?
As a general rule, children are not allowed to testify in their parents’ Orlando, Florida Divorce Case. Further, it is the court that makes the determination as to what is in the best interest of the child. Although Florida Statute 61.13, state...
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What Happens in a Florida Guardianship When the Ward dies?
It is important for every Guardian to understand the processes that must occur in order for the termination of your role as Guardian, and the management of the Wards last affairs when the Ward dies. An experienced and knowledgeable Florida Guardiansh...
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Considerations Regarding Florida Guardianship for Individuals with Disabilities
Guardianship is a legal process for protecting children who have mental disabilities and incompetent adults. The Definition of an incompetent adult in legal terms is an adult who cannot take care of their self, make decisions that are in their own be...
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Should You Always Designate A Family Member to be Your Guardian?
A proper estate plan should include provisions in your Living Trust, and/or in your Last Will and Testament as well as a separate document, for someone known as a Guardian to act on your behalf, if and when you become incapacitated. The separate docu...
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