What County Must I Have My Attorney File in to Open a Florida Guardianship?
Your elderly parent, unfortunately, is in need of a legal Guardian to be appointed and must have a Florida Guardianship established. For years your Mother has lived in the marital home she owned with your Father in Seminole County, Florida. Your Fath...
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Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Below is important information on QDROS from Attorney Matthew Lundy. The Law Offices of Ann Marie Gilden refers clients to Attorney Matthew Lundy to have their QDROs prepared by his firm. Although every retirement plan is different, whenever you enc...
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What to do if your sibling files for guardianship for your parent
Probably not a surprise, but not all brothers and sisters agree, nor do they all like each other. Unfortunately, there are situations where siblings absolutely hate each other, and likely do not talk to each other. This can be an extremely bad situat...
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Will I Receive Permanent Alimony in an Orlando, Florida Area Dissolution of Marriage/ Divorce Case?
Permanent periodic alimony is intended ” to provide for needs and necessities of life as they were established during the marriage…. for a party who lacks the financial ability to meet those needs following dissolution. FS 61.08(8). The o...
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When does Irrational Behavior Become Incapacity in Terms of a Guardianship?
Distinguishing between irrational behavior and incompetence can be difficult. It is not uncommon for older adults to develop persisting fears, worries, and complaints that may be irrational or paranoid. This can often be related to an underlying cogn...
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Who Can be a Guardian in Florida?
Florida Statute Chapter 744 defines a Guardian as a person appointed by the court to exercise all delegable legal rights and powers of the Ward after the court makes a finding of incapacity. A Florida Guardian typically will be granted the authority ...
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