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Critic of Florida Probate Courts and Guardians Gets Sued

Uncategorized Jul 22, 2016
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What is a guardian according to Palm Beach probate laws? Does a probate court appoint a guardian? When is a guardian necessary? Is there a need for guardianship reform in Florida? A July 19, 2016 article from the Daily Business Review discusses a lawsuit in which “an outspoken critic of the probate courts and guardians” gets sued.

Palm Beach Guardianships

  • West Palm Beach probate attorney’s know that issues can arise when someone is subject to a Florida guardianship.
  • Families frequently disagree on who should become the guardian of a loved one.
  • In addition, people subject to a guardianship can argue that they shouldn’t be.
  • A family member can file a Florida guardianship for an adult, like your sister who suffers from Alzheimers or dementia.
  • How do I file for guardianship of my incapacitated relative?
  • First, you need to file a petition to determine incapacity in the probate court.
  • This petition should allege that the person subject to the guardianship needs assistance in order to be protected and that person is incapable of making is or her own decisions.
  • What if I am the one subject to a guardianship and I want to contest it?
  • How do I appeal guardianship matters in Miami Dade?
  • The probate rules in Florida regarding appeals are complicated and unique.
  • Therefore, a guardianship lawyer, with comprehensive understanding of guardianship and estate law, should be consulted.

Florida Probate Court Critic Gets Sued

  • According to the Daily Business Review, a Coral Gables attorney, Liz Consuegra Messianu, and her client are suing a probate court critic, Sam Sugar.
  • Messianu ” argues that Sugar has cost her client money, damaged the entire Florida probate community and provided numerous media interviews that violated confidentiality clauses in two settlement agreements.”
  •  Messianu’s client is Comprehensive Personal Care Services Inc., a court-appointed guardian.
  • How did Mr. Sugar get involved in this probate dispute?
  • Read the entire article by clicking here.