Far too often we are faced with the reality that our parents are fallible, whether it be forgetting or refusing to take medication, giving away money, gifts, or possessions, or becoming violent with health care providers. Florida law provides several methods to allow you to step-in and obtain the appropriate…
Category: Guardianship
In Florida, any adult resident of this state may serve as guardian. A non-resident may also serve as a guardian if they are a close relative of the ward: e.g., related by lineal consanguinity; a legally adopted child or adoptive parent of the ward; a spouse, sibling, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, or…
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal upheld a settlement agreement executed by an alleged incapacitated person prior to the hearing adjudicating that person’s incapacity.
For families with a special needs child, daily life includes challenges that most people will never experience. Beyond the day-to-day, however, you also need to plan for their future. As hard as it may be, there will come a day when they turn 18 and are considered an adult under…
It is never easy when a loved one is unable to care for themselves. Whether they are completely incapacitated or simply cannot be left alone, it is difficult to know how to help them or what to do. If you are in this situation, you should speak with a Palm…
