Many Miami residents have come us here at The after having had a loved one committed to a guardianship convinced that those parties will become the targets of financial exploitation and abuse. If you share this same concern, your fears...
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Detailing public guardian accountability standards
Like many of those who have elderly loved ones living in Miami, you may agree with the decision to place your aging family member or friend under the care of a guardian. However, the circumstances of your loved one's case may leave him or her as a ward of a public...
The difference between guardianship and conservatorship
Florida residents who are dealing with matters of legal guardianship or conservatorship may wish to know the differences between the two categories. Though they cover similar purposes, they do apply to different situations.The Legal Dictionary refers to...
The process for establishing a guardian
Appointing a guardian is a great way to ensure that you and your family are taken care of if you ever become incapable of making decisions on your own. If you are preparing to take this important step and assign a guardian in Florida, there are a few things to keep in...
Can you ask the court to monitor a guardian’s actions?
It is always difficult to see your loved one assigned to be the ward of a professional guardian in Miami. Yours and your loved one’s lack of a personal relationship with the guardian is likely the main source of your reservations. Stories of professional...
Defining types of guardianship abuse
One of the main reasons that Miami residents are encouraged to see to their estate planning early on in their lives to protect themselves and their assets in the event that they become incapacitated. Those who do not risk their decision-making power being handed over...
What are the qualifications to be a professional guardian?
The hope of many in Miami may be that if the day ever arises where they are no longer able to care for themselves, family members or friends will be able to step in and see to their needs. However, if you have a loved one who has reached that point, your circumstances...
Religious differences set parents and guardian at odds
Many in Miami likely dread the prospect of not being able to make decisions for themselves. If and when they find themselves (or someone that they love) in such a circumstance, they may hope that another family member or friend will be given the right to make...
What is a temporary emergency guardianship?
Few in Miami may seriously contemplate the possibility that they could end up in an incapacitated state where they may be unable to make decisions for themselves. This may be the reason why so many may fail to specifically name someone to act in their place should...
Understanding who can be a guardian
You likely care deeply for your friends and family both inside and outside of Miami, and thus have a great interest in their well-being. Eventually, age, accidents or medical conditions may rob them of the ability to care for themselves. Many come to us here at The...
