Category Archives: Guardianships
How To Contest A Guardianship In Florida
A guardianship gives one person, the guardian, legal authority to make decisions for another person, the ward, who has been deemed unable to manage their own affairs. In Florida, guardianships are governed by Chapter 744 of the Florida Statutes, which outlines how they are established, monitored, and challenged. While guardianships are sometimes necessary and… Read More »
How Courts Determine Incapacity In Florida
When a family member begins struggling to manage their own affairs, it can be one of the most difficult situations a family faces. Whether the concern involves a parent with advancing dementia, a loved one with a serious medical condition, or someone whose judgment has become severely impaired, you may find yourself wondering what… Read More »
How Guardianship Works For Minor Children In Florida
If something happened to you tomorrow, who would be responsible for your child? It is a difficult question to sit with, but it is one that every parent in Daytona Beach and throughout Volusia County should think carefully about. Florida law provides a formal process for establishing guardianship of minor children, and understanding how… Read More »
When Is Guardianship Necessary For An Adult In Florida
Have you ever wondered what happens when an adult can no longer make safe or informed decisions on their own? In Florida, guardianship is a legal process designed to protect individuals who lack the capacity to manage their personal or financial affairs. Courts take this step seriously, as it involves transferring certain rights from… Read More »
FAQs About Minor Guardianship In Florida
Minor children require guardianship in a number of situations. Their parents may have passed away suddenly in an accident or due to an illness. In other situations, the parents of the child are alive but are deemed unfit to raise a minor child. If you are considering establishing guardianship for a minor child, regardless… Read More »
How Does Guardianship Work In Florida?
Planning a guardianship can be challenging and unpredictable. At times, guardianship occurs due to a sudden accident or illness and people do not have the opportunity to plan for it. Deciding to become a guardian is a meaningful and selfless act that provides a child with the opportunity to flourish, even under extraordinarily difficult… Read More »
Why Is Guardianship Important When Planning Your Estate?
Guardianship is a legal process that, if possible, you likely want to avoid. The process would require you or your loved ones to use the probate court to have a guardian appointed for a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The process can be time-consuming and complex. Below, our Daytona Beach guardianship lawyer reviews… Read More »
Four Factors To Consider When Choosing A Guardian For Your Child
Drafting a will has many benefits. Most people know that a will allows you to outline how you want your property divided after you pass away. However, another benefit of writing a will is that you can name a guardian for your minor children. This is reassuring to many parents. If you unexpectedly pass… Read More »
What Is Emergency Guardianship In Florida?
When a sudden illness or accident happens, families sometimes need fast legal solutions to ensure their incapacitated loved one is cared for. An emergency temporary guardianship (ETG) in Florida allows families to act quickly when a vulnerable loved one is no longer able to make their own decisions and require protection. Successfully petitioning the… Read More »
How To Choose A Guardian For Your Children
All adults in Florida should have a will but for parents, it is particularly important. With a will you can not only specify how you want your property distributed if you pass away, but you can also name a guardian for your minor children. A guardian will raise your children and support and care… Read More »