Types of Guardianship
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | February 20, 2023 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
A Guardianship is a legal arrangement in which a person, called a Guardian, is appointed by a court to manage the financial affairs and/or personal care of another person, called the Ward. There are several different types of Guardianships,
The different types of guardianships
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Dec 12, 2016 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
It may be difficult for most in Miami to comprehend losing the ability to care for themselves. However, traumatic events or the effects of age can easily place one in the position of relying on a guardian to help meet his or her basic needs. While it is often the court (rather than the ward) who chooses who a guardian may be, it is important to understand that there are several different types of guardianships, each of which is allowed different degrees of authority.
Can I have a guardianship terminated?
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Sep 14, 2016 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Guardianships can be critical for people who need help managing certain matters for reasons including age or incapacity. When in place, a guardianship can protect a ward’s medical care, legal rights and financial well-being.
What does a guardian do?
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Jul 22, 2016 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
In our last post, we examined a little more closely the role of a trustee, or the person assigned power and control over a trust. However, there are other people who can be assigned decision-making roles that impact a person’s financial wishes. For instance, a guardian may be appointed in situations where a person — referred to as the ward — is incapacitated and cannot make decisions on his or her own.
