Tag: Guardianship

What Is Guardianship? A guardian is a person a court appoints to care for a child or adult called a...

ORLANDO, Florida – Geoff Hoatson, Attorney, Founder, and Owner of the Family First Firm – Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys, an...

I strongly believe that when you choose somebody to raise your children in the event that you couldn't do it,...

You can have a full or limited guardianship. You may want a limited one if the ward can take care...

A guardian can be any capable adult and may be a spouse, family member, friend, neighbor, or professional. Anyone can...

Guardianship should be taken seriously. Whether someone needs a guardian depends on their cognitive well-being, medical status, and ability to...

One of the reasons people delay estate planning is because they must face mortality. They will also have to answer who will be responsible for raising their children if something happens to them.

A full guardianship may not be needed depending on the extent of your child’s disability. A special needs attorney can...

If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether someone is incompetent to make their own decisions is a complicated process. 

Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved one's well-being and you have a duty to act in his or her best interest.