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Once your child turns 18, they are legally an adult. That means you may no longer automatically have the authority to make certain decisions on their behalf, even if you’ve always handled their medical care, finances, or other important matters. So, what happens next? For some families, guardian advocacy may be an option. This process…
Settling a loved one’s estate can involve figuring out what they owned. However, even after probate has started, you might discover something you didn’t know was there. This could be an old bank statement, an investment account, or property that wasn’t included in the original estate inventory. What happens if you discover a new asset…
Probate can become complicated when a beneficiary named in a will or the person entitled to inherit cannot be located. No matter the circumstances, the estate cannot ignore the missing beneficiary and distribute the inheritance to someone else. So, what happens if a beneficiary cannot be located in Florida probate? The personal representative may need…
Being appointed a guardian in Florida comes with responsibilities. And the court’s involvement does not end once a guardian is appointed. Guardians must also provide the court with regular updates on the ward’s well-being and finances. So, do guardians have to file annual reports in Florida? Yes, Florida Statute § 744.367 requires guardians to file…
When someone passes away, families are dealing with grief, difficult decisions, and a lot of unfamiliar paperwork. When you can trust the person handling the estate, that makes the process much easier. But what happens when you start to question the way the estate is being handled? Can a personal representative be removed in Florida?…
Most guardianship issues do not begin with an emergency. Families may spend weeks or months discussing concerns, collecting information, and seeing what type of assistance their aging or vulnerable loved one may need. But sometimes, waiting is not an option. When immediate intervention is necessary, there is a law for an emergency temporary guardianship in…
Guardianship is a complicated subject for everyone involved. For families, one of the hardest parts is knowing who should receive information about a loved one and who should be allowed to maintain contact. Florida lawmakers have considered changes to the state’s guardianship laws in 2026. House Bill 1099, titled the “Guardianship” bill, proposed new requirements…
Being named the personal representative of a loved one’s Florida estate is a big responsibility. You have been given an important legal role, but that doesn’t mean every part of the process will move smoothly. One of the most frustrating situations happens when a personal representative is trying to deal with a bank or other…
Watching a parent or another loved one struggle with dementia can be extremely difficult. At some point, you may be asking questions that have nothing to do with a medical diagnosis and everything to do with protecting the person’s everyday life. Who can manage the bills? Who can make important decisions? What happens if your…
When a loved one can no longer manage certain aspects of their life, a guardianship may be necessary. But what happens when family members disagree? Can a guardianship be contested by other family members? In Florida, some family members and other interested persons may be able to challenge aspects of a guardianship or object to…
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