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Your Minor Child has Inherited Substantial Property, Now What?

Although in Florida natural guardians (birth or adoptive parents) have all the rights and authority over their minor child’s “person”, natural guardians do not have all of the rights and power over the minor’s “property”. Parents are authorized on behalf of their mino...

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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 Father who was respons...

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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 situation when...

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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 cognitive impairment, ...

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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 to make the health...

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Who is Considered to be an Interested Person When Petitioning for A Florida Guardianship?

Whenever you request a Florida court to appoint you as a Guardian, whether it be Guardian of a minor child or an adult, Florida Law requires that you properly notify anyone that is considered an interested person under Florida Law of the proceedings. This gives the in...

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Considerations in Choosing a Florida Guardian

There are many reasons to have Estate Planning documents prepared. For parents with minor children, the appointment of a child’s Guardian is among the most important.  Doing so may be a parent’s best chance at choosing a child’s guardian angel. Read More

Florida Guardianship Examining Committee

When the mental capacity of a person comes into question, you can Petition, through your Florida Guardianship Attorney, to request that the appropriate Florida Circuit Court establish a Guardianship and appoint a Guardian.  There are two (2) types of Guardianships, Li...

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What is a Florida Guardianship Bond?

A Florida Guardianship Bond is critical in those situations when a court-appointed individual Guardian does not perform and fulfill their obligations to act responsibly and make the appropriate decisions regarding both the personal and property rights of the Ward. Read More

Removing a Florida Court Appointed Guardian

If you have a reasonable basis that you can substantiate, that the court-appointed Guardian is improperly caring for your loved one, the Ward, or not properly performing their fiduciary obligations, you...

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