Probate Lawsuits: What Can We Learn From a Guardianship Case in Iowa?

Florida guardianship attorneys know that guardianship litigation is booming. At Pankauski Hauser, we frequently handle cases in the guardianship courts throughout Florida. If an adult is deemed incompetent, perhaps due to a mental illness, he or she may need a guardian to help them with their finances, medical decisions, or even their every day tasks. A May 2, 2018 Iowa probate case discusses a limited guardianship. Although this is not a Florida opinion, West Palm Beach probate lawyers frequently encounter similar litigation. 

In the recent Iowa guardianship case, In Re Guardianship of Monkhouse, Timothy is the Ward. This means that he is the one deemed to be incompetent in some way. Timothy’s parents were granted limited guardianship by the probate court over Timothy, which allows them to make medical decisions, access medical information, and make living arrangements for Timothy. Timothy appealed this guardianship stating that his parents failed to prove a guardianship was necessary. What did the appellate court decide? To read the entire opinion, click here.