Guardianship Archives - The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm

March 26, 2025
Guardianship

How Do You Determine Mental Incapacity When Setting Guardianship?

Guardianship is a court process that enables a person to assume the decision-making powers over another person who is unable to manage their own affairs. This is a key process...

July 11, 2024
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What Legal Services Do We Provide at The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm?

Disputes and conflicts involving loved ones are rarely easy to navigate. Whether it is the prospect of divorce or disagreements over inheritance, these issues frequently drive a wedge between people....

April 24, 2023
Estate Planning Guardianship Probate Law

What Estate Plan Documents Should I Have? 🤔

Estate planning is one of the most important aspects of one's affairs. It helps secure the future of a couple’s children, if there are any, and brings peace of mind....

March 31, 2023
Guardianship

What Are Guardians/Conservators Prohibited from Doing? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Guardians and conservators have long been part of the American legal system, although not much interest in these roles has been found in the mainstream until as of late. The...

November 20, 2021
Guardianship In the News

Britney Is Free – The Battle of A 13 Year Conservatorship Comes To An End!

Just to recap if you did not already know, a conservatorship is when a guardian is appointed by a Judge to essentially have control over an individual's personal and financial...

March 31, 2021
Guardianship In the News

Britney Spears — Guardianship Controversy Explained

If you are keeping up with the news, you may be aware of pop-star Britney Spears’ ongoing legal battle over the control of her finances, career, and estate. For the...

February 11, 2021
Guardianship

What Is a Pre-Need Guardian and Do You Need One?

Have you ever thought about what happens if suddenly, you become incapacitated? Incapable of managing your own health or financial affairs? Though we are often reluctant to think about these...

December 18, 2020
Estate Planning Guardianship

Finalize Your Estate Plan Before It’s Too Late

Conversations regarding estate planning can be uncomfortable and difficult most times. However, these conversations are important not just to protect the future of your assets, but the future of your...

September 02, 2020
Guardianship

What is a Minor Guardianship?

A guardian is someone who is appointed to make legal decisions for someone else, who is unable to make those decisions on their own. Guardianship may be sought for incapacitated...

August 11, 2020
Guardianship

What is Guardianship?

Guardianship refers to the legal process of obtaining the authority to make decisions for someone else. A guardian is appointed by the court and delegated the legal authority to act...