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Guardianship
Guardianship is the legal process through which one person becomes empowered by a court to make decisions and act on behalf of another person.
This is often the case when an elderly parent or loved one is diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or some other illness which diminishes that person’s ability to care for themselves. It could also involve disabled children whose parents are no longer legally permitted to make decisions on their behalf because they have reached adulthood.
In Florida, Guardianship is a two (2) step process. The first step requires a court finding that the person is, in fact, incapacitated. The second step is for the court to appoint a guardian to act on behalf of the incapacitated person.
The guardian is then tasked with the responsibility of protecting and caring for that incapacitated person, and the court will continue to oversee the guardian’s performance. The guardianship process often brings resentment and creates difficult family situations, with the allegedly incapacitated person sometimes feeling betrayed by the person who is trying to help them.
Adis Riveron is uniquely qualified to assist by ensuring that the incapacitated person is cared for and that his/her assets are protected, while at the same time, assisting the guardian to make sure that he/she complies with all of the court’s requirements in the performance of their duties.
Guardianships often last years, and it is important to embark on that journey with an attorney who is knowledgeable and capable of taking that journey with you.
