Guardianship Archives - The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm

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....

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...

July 27, 2021
Family Law

Step-Parent Adoption: Process and Rights Explained

Florida law allows a stepparent to adopt his or her stepchild, to receive equal and full parental rights and responsibilities over the stepchild. It is not uncommon that a child’s...

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...

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...