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Instead of coming up with a strategy for caregiving arrangements right after an emergency room visit or life-threatening event, it is good for families to meet early during a time when everyone [...]

The process of determining an adult to be incapacitated can be extensive and challenging for loved ones to watch. However, it is a sometimes necessary task to undertake in order to protect and [...]

An elder law attorney, also known as an elder care attorney, is familiar with the state and federal laws that impact seniors and their well-being. These attorneys are well-versed and specialize [...]

After years of reports and protests from Florida families about elder abuse from professional guardians, a new law that aims to reform the guardianship system took effect in June 2016. This new [...]

Bill 0080 — Relating to Family Trust Companies This bill revises the Family Trust Company Act to require that all family trust companies apply as a licensed family trust company, register as a [...]

If you believe that you or an elderly person are being exploited financially, take immediate action to protect the alleged victim of the exploitation.  Acting quickly can increase the chance that [...]

The most important aspect of the new legislative changes to the Florida guardianship law is the modification of the method of appointing an emergency temporary guardian.  Under the new law which [...]

To read the 2015 Declaration of Preneed Guardian for Adult, follow this link: Preneed Guardian for Adult

Follow this link to read the 2015 Declaration of Preneed Guardian for Minor Child:  Declaration-of-Preneed-Guardian-for-Minor-Child

Question: Can a Foreign Guardian Manage an Incapacitated Person’s Property in Florida? Answer: A foreign guardian is a guardian appointed in another state or country.  A foreign guardian may [...]