When There Is a Need for a Guardian — Serving Pine Crest, Coral Gables & throughout Miami-Dade County
Bryant Law Firm handles guardianship matters in Miami and throughout southern Florida. Guardianship questions arise when people are no longer able to care for themselves but they have not legally designated who should care for them if they become incapacitated.
Seeking guardianship is a court process that allows one person to manage the financial, health and other affairs of the incapacitated person. Attorney Randy A. Bryant has handled probate matters guardianship in south Florida since 1998. Call for help.
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Call 888-423-7158 or 305-742-0007 or E-mail.
Who May Need a Guardianship?
Mentally incapacitated persons require guardianships once they turn 18 so that appropriate decisions can be made with regard to Medical treatment and financial concerns.
Elderly people who are incapacitated, due to Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, need to have a guardian supervise both their financial and their medical concerns.
Minor children whose parents have died suddenly or become incapacitated need a guardian — usually a family member. A child can also be placed in guardianship by the state if the parents are found to be unfit parents.
Personal injury accident victims under 18 years or age may have to have their compensation placed under a court-ordered, supervised guardianship.
Mentally ill adults and drug addicted adults who are a danger to themselves or others can be subject to guardianship.
What is the Baker Act? The Baker Act (Florida Mental Health Act under Chapter 394 of the Florida Statutes) allows people to be temporarily taken into custody to allow a mental health examination. This is an extreme measure when the person needing help is unwilling to obtain help but is clearly a danger to himself or to others.
What is the Florida Marchman Act? The Marchman Act allows loved ones of a substance abuser to confidentially request a court-ordered assessment, stabilization and treatment of their addicted loved one.
Avoid the Unknowns of Guardianship — Living Wills and Power of Attorney
Guardians are closely supervised by the probate court and guardianship matters are public record. People often choose to create a living will or a durable power of attorney as part of their estate plan, designating a loved one to handle their affairs should they become incapacitated, thus avoiding guardianship altogether. A pre-need guardianship is another option to ensure you have a say in who is appointed guardian.
Guardianship and Power of Attorney Free Initial Consultations
Questions about how to best protect your loved one? Please e-mail or call Bryant Law Firm for a free initial consultation today: 888-423-7158 or 305-742-0007. Hablamos español.
