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How to Avoid Guardianship Mon, Feb 15, 2016 People often do not understand that establishing a guardianship over a person is an expensive, time-consuming and embarrassing court process. It can be necessary even when a married person is incapacitated and the spouse needs to take action regardin... Read More

Planning for Incapacity in Young Adults Mon, Feb 15, 2016 When a person reaches the age of eighteen in Florida, he or she is legally an adult. The parents may still think of their child as somebody they can protect, but the parents no longer have any rights to do so. Parents may realize this at college orie... Read More

Planning for Incapacity Mon, Feb 15, 2016 If an adult is temporarily or permanently unable to communicate the person’s own wishes, and has not properly designated a person to act for the person, a number of problems can arise. Court action, including guardianship, may be required to appoint ... Read More