In the event that a person in Miami-Dade, or some other locality, is unable to make their own decisions, the court may appoint a guardian to take legal responsibility for them. While in some cases the person granted guardianship might be a relative or friend, often...
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Casey Kasem’s daughters file for emergency conservatorship of dad
More and more people are including their wishes for who they would like to care for them, and how they would like to be cared for, in the event they become physically and mentally incapacitated as a part of their estate plan. While many readers in Miami may view this...
Woman claims mother’s guardian is isolating her, depleting estate
In the event a family member is not available, or there is an ongoing dispute between family members regarding a loved one's care, judges in Miami-Dade may appoint an outside party to serve as a person's guardian. While in some cases this can ensure an elderly or...
Florida court upholds rights of an alleged incapacitated person to council
Florida court upholds rights of an alleged incapacitated person to council...even in emergency guardianship proceedings.Under the Florida Guardianship Law, any person who is alleged to be incapacitated is entitled to be represented by counsel in proceedings to...
Florida woman denied the right to take care of elderly husband
It can be a heart-wrenching decision to declare a loved one incapable of making financial and personal choices on his or her behalf. However, sometimes it’s necessary to appoint a guardian due to a family member’s incapacity. When parents or spouses age,...
Worried parents of Amanda Bynes file for conservatorship
We all know about the events that led to Britney Spears’ hospitalization in 2008 and the subsequent loss of the custody of her sons. Her emotional issues prompted her father to file for conservatorship, which he still has, in order to prevent her from making any...
Tax Benefits For Families With Special Needs Children
If you are a parent of a special needs child, regardless of their age, you may be entitled to tax exemptions you are not aware of.According to a recent article in the Journal of Accountancy, "15% to 30% of families with a disabled child have one or more unclaimed tax...
Becoming a guardian for an incapacitated individual
Becoming a caregiver for a family member often goes beyond helping elderly parents or taking care of someone with emotional issues--such as the case with Britney Spears that we discussed a few weeks ago. Millions of people in Florida and across the country have...
Florida senior one of many targeted by Jamaican scams
Florida is a haven for millions of senior citizens who love our state's beauty and wonderful weather. Sadly, all too often aging comes with mental disorders and the inability to make decisions on one's own. If a senior citizen has the incapacity to make sound...
Florida family falls prey to elder financial abuse
It's common for aging parents or family members to sign a power of attorney agreement. These legal documents allow a trusted person (the "agent"), usually a close family member such as a child, grandchild, or sibling, to act upon the principal's behalf when the owner...
