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When most people think of guardianships and conservatorships, they are reminded of pop star Britney Spears's case. Spears was at the height of fame when her father assumed conservatorship over her finances and personal affairs in 2008. Guardianships have their...
Navigating the world of probate and figuring out how to follow the wishes of a loved one according to their will is a confusing process. Tackling these challenges while still grieving your loved one is stressful. Depending on the size of the estate involved and a few...
You have been looking for a property in Florida for a long time, and once finally you find something that you like, your agent tells you that it is in probate. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying that property? What is a probate sale? If someone dies...
A child or grandchild with special needs is someone who might benefit from the structure and the wealth preservation offered by a trust in Florida. These trusts can be specially designated and designed to protect them and their well-being without blocking them off...
In the US, one in 10 children lives with a grandparent. One-third of these households don't have any parents in the home which means the grandparent(s) are raising their grandchildren alone. These households are often referred to as "skip generation" families. In most...
Guardianships and conservatorships in Florida are similar court rulings. They differ in that guardianship tends to be for persons under the age of 18. Conservatorships, on the other hand, tend to be put in place for adults. Anytime someone is unable to manage an...
Should a Florida resident become unable to make their own financial and personal decisions, their family might consider starting a conservatorship. A conservatorship grants a person, known as the conservator, the legal responsibility of making all their decisions...
When a loved one passes away, they may leave behind debt. Family members may wonder what claims the decedent’s creditors have on the estate. In Florida, the probate process handles the payments of debt; however, not all debts are eligible. Here is what all...
In many states, conservatorship is guardianship for adults. Florida, however, uses the term conservatorship to refer to absentee situations. Guardianships apply to both minors and adults. Absentees An absentee is someone who has gone missing due to mental illness or...
Even those Florida residents who may be ambivalent towards technology find themselves using online and digital tools. Hardware, such as smartphones and laptops, allow users to store information on an internal drive. Storing essential documents, including tax returns,...
