Guardianship

Checklist for Family Members of Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease in the Orlando, Florida Area

As Alzheimer's Disease and other memory loss conditions progress, patients are unable to manage family and business decisions. If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease, you may be learning this. 

Managing Your Loved One’s Affairs

DEMENTIA

This has been floating around on Facebook (Source: Rachael Wonderlin, dementia care expert). This is well said - and a loved one or loved ones are still our loved ones. Copied from a friend. and may be good ...

What is a Guardianship of a Minor in the Orlando, Florida Area?

A Guardianship of a Minor in the Orlando, Florida area is governed by Florida Statute 744.3021.  Guardians of minors. F. S. 744.302 Subsection (1)...

Signs to Watch for Regarding Incapacity of a Loved One or Friend in the Orlando, Florida Area

There was an interesting article in the Orlando Sentinel/Sunday August 7, 2022 titled “Aging parents: 8 warning signs of health problems” by Mayo Clinic News Network Tribune News Service. The article poses this question: as your parents get older, how can you be sure ...

Representing the Alleged Incapacitated Person in a Guardianship Case in the Orlando, Florida Area

In an Incapacity and Guardianship case, the Court appoints an attorney for the alleged incapacity person. However, the alleged incapacitated person has the right to hire their own private attorney if they so choose to do so. They may hire their own attorney at any point of the proceeding until they ...

What Happens When the Ward Dies in an Orlando Area Guardianship Case?

What happens when a ward dies in an Orlando, Florida area Guardianship case? First, you must file a death certificate without the cause of death with the court. Once that is done, you can submit an order to the court to discharge the Guardian of the Person. Terminatio...

Priority and Preference in a Custody and/or Guardianship Case of a Minor in Orlando, Florida

There are many situations in which a relative may want to obtain custody of a grandchild, a niece or a nephew. They may pursue custody action under Florida Statute 751, which is Long Term Relative Custody by an Extended Fa...

What are the Grounds to Remove a Guardian in the Orlando, Florida Area?

Do you think the Guardian of your loved one is not caring for them properly or not looking out for their best financial interest? If this is the case, what can you do? You can petition to remove the guardian, if you meet the criteria for removal of guardian under Read More

Know Your Rights When Someone is Trying to Restrict and Remove Your Rights by a Guardianship Proceeding

Many times someone will file for guardianship of their relative or friend. They may do this because they believe the other person is incompetent. In most cases, they are asking for a guardianship of an elderly relative or loved one who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's D...

What You Need to Know if You Want to Be a Guardian of a Loved One in Orlando, Florida

If you have an elderly parent, relative or spouse who struggles to make their own decisions, you may want to become their guardian. The first step to becoming a guardian is to fill out an Application for Guardianship to prove that you are qualified to be Guardian of t...