by Laurie Ohall | Sep 24, 2011 | Florida Laws, Guardianship
Guardianship is a very serious matter. A Florida guardian is expected to report to the court on an annual basis regarding how the Ward is being cared for, where the Ward is being cared for and the guardian is expected to provide an accounting to the court regarding...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 20, 2011 | Florida Laws, Guardianship
Who may be appointed as guardian? Florida statutes state that any resident of the state who is sui juris (legally competent) and 18 years of age or older may act as a guardian of the ward. Non-residents may also serve as guardian as long as they are related by...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 15, 2011 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Guardianship
Why is a guardianship necessary? A guardianship is a legal proceeding whereby an individual (the “ward) is determined to be incapacitated, their rights are taken away, and a guardian is appointed to take care of the ward and exercise the legal rights of the ward.  ...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 12, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Long Term Care Planning
How is someone found to be incapacitated? Any person can file a petition with the court stating that they believe an individual to be incapacitated. The court then appoints an examining committee of three people to evaluate the individual and render an opinion of...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 10, 2011 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Guardianship
I frequently get phone calls from parents with minor children asking about how they can appoint someone as the legal guardian over their child should something happen to them. The answer is pretty simple – you can sign a legal document designating an individual (or...
