How Do Florida Courts Appoint Guardians for Incapacitated People?

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How Do Florida Courts Appoint Guardians for Incapacitated People?

A guardian is a legal decision maker appointed by the court to make financial or other personal decisions on behalf of a ward. There are several circumstances in which a guardian may be needed: A minor’s parents are unable or unavailable to care for the child An adult has been incapacitated due to injury or […]

Problems With Guardianships May Lead to Changes in FL

At least one news report has shown that Florida may have some serious issues with its guardianship system.  This might soon be changing. In December 2014, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune published a series of stories documenting the issues, including instances in which seniors were allegedly removed from their homes and lost their belonging due to the […]