Part of having a good retirement involves creating a good estate plan to divide all of your assets. ABC Action News in Bradenton, Florida, recently ran a story about the importance of having such an estate plan so that people can sell their homes and avoid...
Guardianships
Different types of guardianships
Florida courts allow people to retain guardianship over an individual for certain reasons. While different circumstances surround each reason, they all revolve around one individual making decisions on behalf of someone else who is not in a position to make medical or...
Understanding how guardianships work in Florida
As a resident of Florida who is considering establishing a guardianship over someone else, you may have questions about the process, your responsibilities and related matters. Maybe you have a minor child in your life, and he or she is inheriting a considerable amount...
How to turn down becoming a legal guardian of minors
Estate planning affects more than just the life and immediate family of the person creating the plans. Legally preparing for death or incapacitation can also impact the lives of extended family, friends and other loved ones. One of the ways it can do this is through...
Who can you name as a guardian in Florida?
As you prepare your estate plans, one thing you may have to consider is the need for guardianship. A guardian is a person with the legal right to act on your behalf when you are unable to do so for yourself. The guardian can make decisions on finances, care or both....
5 major life decisions you may make as a guardian of minors
Has a friend or family member asked you to become a guardian of their children should both parents pass away or become incapacitated? You may not know how to answer, or perhaps you already gave an emphatic yes or no. Before you make your final decision, you need to...
What you should know about guardianship and estate planning
There may come a day where you may need to make some hard choices about the futures of your elderly relatives in Florida. As they get older, the odds of them becoming injured or falling ill increase. They may become unable to care for themselves in the capacity they...
Which type of guardianship do you need?
You know you need to appoint a guardian in your will, but what does that mean? It can mean a variety of things, so you need to become familiar with the different types of guardianship so you know which one(s) are relevant to your circumstances. In general, a guardian...
3 tips for choosing a guardian for your child
If you have a young child, you might not think you need to choose a guardian for him or her yet. However, this is not something to put off. Accidents and unfortunate events happen all the time. What would happen if you passed away? Who would raise, take care of and...
What is a guardianship – and who can benefit from one?
A guardianship is a powerful tool that can be used to protect the personal and financial interests of another person.Who can benefit from a guardianship?Guardianships are often established to protect the interests of a minor child or elderly individual. For example,...
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