Guardianship

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 [...]

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 [...]

The key difference between surviving and springing powers of attorney is the time at which they take effect. Surviving powers of attorney are entrusted to the agent as soon as the paperwork is [...]

The guardian of the property is appointed by the Florida circuit court for a ward who lacks sufficient capacity to manage his/her own assets, when no lesser restrictive alternatives are [...]

A voluntary guardianship may be established for a competent adult if they feel that they are incapable of managing their own estate due to age or physical limitation and voluntarily petition for [...]

Guardianship is the position of being legally responsible for an individual that is unable to manage their own assets and/or healthcare. As a guardian, the person that you have the legal [...]

The term “guardian” refers to an individual who is appointed to care for and/or handle the affairs of a person who is deemed incompetent or incapable of administering their own affairs. The 12th [...]

Babette Bach will be speaking at a Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota event being held tomorrow, Friday November 3rd, 2017, at Michael’s on East restaurant at 11.30am. The presentation topic [...]

It is important that while competent you decide who will make personal decisions and who will make financial decisions on your behalf should you lose capacity. Consulting with an attorney [...]

Babette Bach will be speaking at a League of Women Voters event on Guardianship and Elder Care Advocacy. The event will be held at the Community Foundation of Sarasota (2635 Fruitville Road) at [...]