By: J. Mason Williams IV A person is typically in need of a guardianship if they have no advance health care directives, cannot take care of themselves or their assets, and they are in danger of hurting themselves or others. It must be a determination made by the court system, not just a medical doctor, psychologist, […]
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Guardianship Basics Part I: What is a Guardianship?
By: J. Mason Williams IV The Florida Bar defines a guardianship as “a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person and is governed by Chapter 744, Florida Statutes.” What Is Guardianship? Pamphlet. So what does that mean? Well, it means […]
