Category Archives: Guardianship Litigation
Guardianship Appointment in Florida
If your family member or loved one becomes incapable of taking care of themselves, you might be considering asking the court to appoint them a Guardian. Florida law allows for the Court to appoint a surrogate decision-maker to make financial or personal decisions for incapacitated adults or minors. How Does the State Determine Whether… Read More »
Professional Appointed Guardians in Florida May Need Better Oversight
What is a Court Appointed Guardian? Courts appoint Guardians to children or incapacitated adults, called Wards. These Guardians make decisions on behalf of the Ward. Depending on the situation, the Guardian may have exclusive or partial control over the person’s financial and personal affairs. Who is Incapacitated? A person is incapacitated when a Court… Read More »
Guardianship Litigation – Appointment Of Guardian
While it may be an unthinkable circumstance, you should always have a plan in place in the event you or your spouse becomes incapacitated. That is why it is best to plan for the appointment of a guardian now, so in the event of an untimely death or incapacitation, you will have a trusted… Read More »
Mark R. Manceri, P.A. is a boutique law firm that specializes in Estate, Trust and Guardianship litigation. These matters include Will and Trust contests involving lack of capacity, undue influence, forgery, improper execution and tortious interference...