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

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

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  1. GUARDIANSHIP LAWYERS BY:- OC ESTATE & ALDER LAW ATTORNEYS WWW.OCESTATELAWYERS.COM

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. ADULT GUARDIANSHIPS AGING ADULTS ADULTS WITH DEPENDENCY ISSUES 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. 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. 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.

  6. MINOR GUARDIANSHIPS INHERITANCES PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENTS When the child is set to inherit anything in excess of $15,000, a court must appoint a legal guardian to manage the minor child’s 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. 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. Note that although a parent is considered a “natural” guardian, only a court can appoint them as a “legal” guardian.

  7. 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.

  8. CONTACT US - HOLLYWOOD (954) 251-0332 info@ocestatelawyers.com info@ocestatelawyers.com 4601 Sheridan St., Suite 311, Hollywood, FL 33021

  9. CONTACT US - TAMARAC (954) 251-0332 info@ocestatelawyers.com info@ocestatelawyers.com 7801 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351

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