As a parent ages or faces health problems, questions about who should make decisions can come up. In some families, everyone agrees on what to do next. Still there are others who may ask: Can adult children disagree about guardianship, and what happens if they do?...
When you care for someone who can no longer manage personal or financial matters, the court may allow you to act on their behalf for a limited time. Florida’s emergency temporary guardianship process addresses urgent situations that place your loved one’s safety or...
Let’s face it, you are not getting any younger, and neither are your parents. Have you thought about how you plan to care for them in their later years? If so, then consider appointing a guardian for your elderly parents. Why do the elderly need a guardian? Courts...
Entering guardianship can be helpful for individuals who cannot care for themselves properly because of disabilities or incapacity, but it may only be a final resort. Courts often encourage individuals to retain their autonomy despite their condition if they can still...
Legal arrangements, like guardianships, exist to protect and take care of incapacitated individuals or wards, but they are not foolproof. Guardians have significant authority and responsibility to act in the best interests of their wards. Unfortunately, they may end...
When a loved one is dealing with age-related impairments, everyday decision-making can become challenging. These impairments can be due to dementia, Parkinson’s disease or other disorders. In these situations, considering guardianship might be necessary. Choosing a...
If you are put under a conservatorship, a court-appointed person manages your estate, including your business. This means that you are presumed mentally incapacitated, incapacitated or missing. How could I lose my business to a conservatorship? Losing your business to...
Growing old is inevitable. And as children, we can only hope that our parents grow old healthy. However, aging comes with both expected and unexpected situations. As our parents grow older, we expect that their ability to do certain activities will decrease, and they...
One of the most crucial duties of an estate plan is to establish guardianship for any minor children in your care. Should the unthinkable happen, the person you name will step in to provide essential care for your dependent children. Accordingly, choosing a guardian...
Watching a parent age is never easy, and it may prove even more difficult if your parent is experiencing dementia or becoming otherwise unable to manage his or her own affairs. To help protect your aging parent, you may consider establishing a Florida guardianship....