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.