Are You Heading for Florida Guardianship?

Are You Heading for Florida Guardianship?

If you were to suddenly become incapacitated due to an accident, injury or disease, what would happen to you? What if your advanced age keeps you from an ability to properly keep up with all your medications, regular hygiene, or basic finances? Are you planning for a family member to step in and take over your affairs? Will the state have to step in and appoint a guardian for you? The decision may not be that easy. Unfortunately, even if you...
What Does It Mean to be Guardian of the Person in Florida?

What Does It Mean to be Guardian of the Person in Florida?

Do you know what guardianship is in Florida? A Florida guardianship occurs when a circuit judge determines that a person lacks the capacity to manage his or her property or attend to at least some of his or her essential health and safety requirements. Unfortunately, a person cannot manage his or her property if he or she is unable to take the necessary actions to obtain, administer, and dispose of his or her real and personal property....