Seeking a Plenary Guardianship in Florida

Are you seeking a plenary guardianship in Florida for a family member who can no longer care for herself? Have you filed a petition to determine incapacity? Are you thinking about seeking a guardianship for your elderly mom or dad who has dementia? What happens after your Palm Beach guardianship lawyer files a petition to determine incapacity? Will the potential ward or potential incapacitated person be examined by the guardianship court? Who will determine whether the person you are seeking a guardianship for is incompetent or not? 

A recent Fourth DCA opinion, Cook v. Cook, explains what is required for a person to be considered incapacitated, and in need of a guardian, in Florida. There is a three person examination committee that is appointed by the guardianship court to examine the alleged incapacitated person. This examining committee must follow strict guidelines that are provided in Florida statues regarding proceedings to determine incapacitated persons. What are these guidelines? What should you ask your Florida guardianship lawyer or trial attorney about? Was the alleged incapacitated person in your guardianship matter properly evaluated? To read the entire case, click here. To interview experienced West Palm Beach guardianship lawyers, free of charge, call (561)514-0900 ext.101.