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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Guardianship
Posted July 25, 2019

What are the powers of a guardian of the person?

As guardian of the ward, an individual assumes only those rights which have been delegated to him/her by the court. These rights vary based on the particular case, but there are nonetheless [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Elder Law, Guardianship, Health
Posted June 21, 2019

What is Adult Protective Services in Florida?

Adult Protective Services is a program of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Their mission is to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect, as [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Elder Law, Guardianship, Health
Posted June 13, 2019

What questions should I ask if I think my loved one is the victim of elder abuse?

Despite how common elder abuse is in Florida, it’s not always easy to detect when a loved one is a victim of abuse, exploitation, neglect, or self-neglect. While there are many questions one can [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Guardianship
Posted June 11, 2019

What are my responsibilities as a Florida guardian now that the ward has died?

If you are a guardian of the person, your duties end once the death certificate is filed with the court. However, if you are a guardian of the property (or a guardian of the person and the [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Estate Planning, Guardianship
Posted May 20, 2019

Can a Durable Power of Attorney help avoid guardianship once I become incapacitated?

Having certain estate and end-of-life plan documents in place may be considered ‘lesser restrictive alternatives’ to guardianship if you become incapacitated. One possibility is the Durable Power [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Guardianship
Posted April 2, 2019

What are the reasons a guardian could be removed?

There are many reasons why a guardian could be removed. The Florida Guardianship Law states the grounds for removal explicitly. Listed below are some of the reasons: -Fraud in obtaining his/her [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Government Benefits, Guardianship
Posted March 25, 2019

(Updated 2018) What determines a disabled adult child, and what Social Security benefits can they receive?

A disabled adult child, or “DAC,” is an individual 18 years or older with a disability that began before they reached age 22. Such an individual is considered a disabled adult child because the [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Elder Law, Guardianship
Posted March 19, 2019

What is a guardian advocate in Florida?

The appointment of a guardian advocate is a less intrusive alternative to a full guardianship. As defined by the Florida Statutes, a guardian advocate may be appointed “…for a person with [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Guardianship, Probate
Posted November 19, 2018

When can trust and estate litigation occur?

Though most matters in probate court go unchallenged, certain situations can arise which necessitate probate, trust, or guardianship litigation. Some common such scenarios include, but are not [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Guardianship
Posted November 13, 2018

Can a guardianship proceeding be contested?

Yes: any interested person can contest the appointment of a guardian for a given ward, just as any interested person can petition the court to declare that ward incapacitated and in need of a [...]

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