Guardianship

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 document is known as a ...

Knowing the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia

It is common for people to forget where they placed something or to forget what the next words out of their mouth were going to be said. Being forgetful does not mean that that individual has Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia. These symptoms typically aren’t a problem un...

The Importance of Communication in Handling Conflicts Over Caregiving of a Loved One

Taking care of an elderly loved one can be a difficult task. The many decisions that need to be made regarding medical, financial and social needs can complicate the process even further. Should the person be driving? Should the person be left alone in his/her house? Should the person ...

What to Look for If You Think A Relative or a Friend Has Incapacity

When dealing with a relative or friend who could potentially be incapacitated, it is important to break down your questions that you ask them. You must ask them simple questions. Do not ask them complex or compound questions. In tough situations like these, it is cruci...

What Are Some of the Expenses of Opening and Maintaining an Adult Guardianship in Florida?

Petitioning a Court to become the guardian of an adult can sometimes be a costly process. Many clients are surprised when they find out just how expensive becoming the guardian of a loved one can be. Not only are there Court costs that must be paid, but there are also...

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 Guardianship attorney can as...

When Does a Court Approved Guardian Need Court Approval to Move A Florida Ward?

Pursuant to Florida Statute §744.1098 (formerly 744.2025), you are required to obtain Court approval prior to changing a Ward's residence when you are changing the residence from the state of Florida to another state; from Florida to a Foreign Country or Territory; or...

Do I Need an Elder Care Coordinator in My High Conflict Orlando Area Guardianship Case?

Family conflict can intensify when siblings face the difficult challenge of making decisions on behalf of an elderly or aging parent. Elder Care Coordination can help.

Elder Care Coordination focuses on reducing conflict for ...

Is it Dissipation of Assets or Simply Paying Ordinary Living Expenses in Your Greater Metropolitan Orlando, Florida Area Divorce?

There are factors the court considers to determine if a spouse is dissipating the assets. If the spouse is simply paying ordinary living expenses such as the mortgage, taxes, and attorney's fees then most likely it is not dissipation of assets.    However, i...