What Is Guardianship? A guardian is a person a court appoints to care for a child or adult called a...
Loved ones who are incapable of taking care of themselves might need a guardian who will look out for their best interests. A court-appointed guardian is responsible for making legal, financial, and medical decisions for another person (the ward).
It may be necessary to appoint a guardian in the following situations:
A trusted family member, friend, or professional can be appointed as a guardian. However, a petition must first be filed in court.
A guardianship attorney can help you navigate the process by:
To speak with a guardianship attorney in Orlando, contact The Family First Firm today and schedule a consultation.
Guardianships can either be full or limited. People who cannot take care of themselves and are incapable of making sound decisions need a guardian. A guardian serves as the primary caregiver and has the authority to make legal, financial, and medical decisions on the ward’s behalf.
On the other hand, if you have a loved one who can still perform day-to-day activities without much assistance, they may only need guidance in specific aspects of their lives, such as administering properties and finances. A limited guardianship may be appropriate in such a case, and this guardian would only have the authority to manage specified aspects of their ward’s life.
If you think a loved one needs a guardian, consult our Orlando guardianship attorney at The Family First Firm. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation.
Guardianships and advance directives can serve similar purposes, but they have important differences. In a guardianship, a guardian can be authorized to oversee the financial and personal affairs of the ward. Guardians can also take charge of the medical needs of their ward, depending on their ward’s needs and conditions.
Advance directives, on the other hand, only authorize an agent to make medical decisions according to the instructions laid out by the principal. In other words, advance directives are limited to medical matters.
If you’re incapacitated without an advance directive, your family members might have to go through guardianship proceedings to be able to make medical, financial, and legal decisions on your behalf. If you are facing a situation in which you believe a guardianship or advance directive may be the right solution for your loved one, contact Family First Firm today to schedule a consultation. We can discuss which option would be appropriate for your needs.
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There are certain instances in which a guardian can be replaced. A guardian can be removed if they fail to do their duties, as written in the court order.
A guardian can also be changed if he/she secured the guardianship position in a fraudulent manner, mismanaged the ward’s assets, or was convicted of a felony.
A guardian may also be removed in case the ward does not need assistance anymore. Minor children, for example, may not need a guardian once they reach the age of majority.
Contact The Family First Firm for a free consultation to explore options if you believe a guardian for your loved one should be removed or replaced.
In the majority of cases, immediate family members are appointed as guardians, so they generally choose to serve without compensation. However, if your family decides to appoint a professional guardian, they would be entitled to reasonable compensation for their work. The court would review the guardian’s fee to determine whether it is reasonable under the circumstances.
A person’s cognitive well-being, medical status, ability to make decisions, or ability to take care of their own needs may factor into the decision to appoint a guardian. If you’re contemplating that a loved one might need a full or limited guardian in Florida, then it’s time to consult a guardianship attorney.
Call The Family First Firm today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced guardianship attorney in Orlando.
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