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...
Guardianships And Conservatorships
What can courts do to address guardianship abuse?
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...
Who can I appoint as a guardian for my elderly parent?
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...
Could I lose my business to Florida conservatorship?
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...
Understanding adult guardianships in Florida
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...
Who should you name as your child’s guardian?
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...
How does guardianship work in Florida?
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....
Federal bill would prevent abuse and exploitation of guardianship
Most people who have guardians or conservators have a genuine need. Most people who seek guardianships or conservatorships have sincere concerns about their would-be wards. Nevertheless, as recent headlines dramatically attest, sometimes guardians and conservators...
Pros and cons of guardianships
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...
Can grandparents have legal guardianship or custody?
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...