Secrets of the Blue Zones - Blog Article By OC Estate & Elder Law

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GUARDIANSHIP LAWYERS
BY- OC ESTATE ALDER LAW ATTORNEYS
WWW. OCESTATELAWYERS. COM
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ABOUT US
GUARDIANSHIP IS A CRUCIAL PROCESS THAT ALLOWS
THE MANAGEMENT OF SOMEONE S FINANCIAL AND LEGAL
AFFAIRS WHEN THAT PERSON ( THE WARD) IS UNABLE
TO. A LEGAL GUARDIAN IS OFTEN NEEDED WHEN AN
AGING ADULT BECOMES INCAPACITATED THROUGH
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ILLNESS, SUCH AS ALZHEIMER S
OR DEMENTIA. OTHER CASES INVOLVE A MINOR CHILD (
UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE IN FLORIDA) WHO EXPERIENCES
A LOSS OF A PARENT, OR IS SET TO RECEIVE AN
INHERITANCE OR LUMP SUM OF MONEY.
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A COURT WILL APPOINT A LEGAL GUARDIAN ON BEHALF
OF SOMEONE WHO IS CALLED A WARD. THAT
GUARDIAN THEN ASSUMES THE RIGHTS OF THE WARD AND
MANAGES THE WARD S AFFAIRS IN THEIR BEST
INTEREST. IN FLORIDA, A PERSON CAN SERVE AS
A GUARDIAN IF HE OR SHE IS 18 YEARS OLD, A
FLORIDA RESIDENT, OR HAS MET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR A NON- RESIDENT OF FLORIDA.
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PROSPECTIVE GUARDIANS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO
A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND A
GUARDIANSHIP TRAINING COURSE. THE PROCESS OF
OBTAINING A GUARDIAN CAN BE TIME- CONSUMING AND
COMPLEX. WE FOCUS ON THE PAPERWORK, YOU FOCUS ON
YOUR LOVED ONE.
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ADULT GUARDIANSHIPS
ADULTS WITH DEPENDENCY ISSUES An adult may become
incapacitated due to substance abuse issues such
as alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription
drugs. In Florida, under the Marchman Act, a
person may be involuntarily assessed and
possibly involuntarily treated for substance
abuse. In such a case, a court may appoint a
guardian advocate during court proceedings.
AGING ADULTS Two petitions must be filed with the
court before a legal guardian is appointed. The
first petition seeks to establish the capacity
of the Allegedly Incapacitated Person (AIP).
The second petition looks for appointment of one
or multiple guardians. Once the prospective
guardian has filed an oath, posted a bond, and
after the order appointing guardian has been
entered, the court issues letters of
guardianship.
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MINOR GUARDIANSHIPS
PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENTS A minor that has
suffered any type of personal injury may find
themselves embroiled in a personal injury
lawsuit. If the minor has been awarded a
personal injury settlement and is set to receive
compensation in excess of 15,000.00, Florida
courts require a guardianship.

• INHERITANCES
• When the child is set to inherit anything in
  excess of 15,000, a court must appoint a legal
  guardian to manage the minor childs
• inheritance. The main reason is because minor
  children can be on a title, but they are not
  allowed to do business in their own name.
• Note that although a parent is considered a
  natural guardian, only a court can appoint
  them as a legal guardian.

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WHAT WE OFFER
OC ESTATE ELDER LAW CAN PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES
TO GUARDIANSHIP, ESPECIALLY WITH PROACTIVE
PLANNING. IF THAT OPTION HAS PASSED, WE ARE HERE
TO HELP YOU MANEUVER THROUGH GUARDIANSHIP
PROCEEDINGS WITH EMPATHY AND PATIENCE. OBTAINING
GUARDIANSHIP MAY BE COMPLICATED BUT MAKING SURE
OUR LOVED ONES ARE TAKEN CARE OF SHOULDN T BE.
WE HELP CLOSE THE GAP.
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CONTACT US - HOLLYWOOD
( 954 ) 251 - 0332 info _at_ ocestatelawyers.com
info _at_ ocestatelawyers.com 4601 Sheridan St.,
Suite 311 , Hollywood, FL 33021
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CONTACT US - TAMARAC
( 954 ) 251 - 0332 info _at_ ocestatelawyers.com
info _at_ ocestatelawyers.com 7801 W Commercial
Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351