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Guardianships Can Be An Important Tool

Are you concerned about an incapacitated family member? Are you worried about the type of care a child is receiving? Many types of guardianships exist to ensure the people you care about are taken care of.

When an individual does not have appropriate estate planning documents in place prior to becoming incapacitated, or in certain situations pertaining to minors, it may become necessary to establish a court-supervised guardianship. In such cases, the court will designate a guardian who will have the power to make binding legal decisions on behalf of the incapacitated individual or minor.

Due to our focus on this area, families throughout South Florida seeking to protect an incapacitated loved one or a minor look to the Miami guardianship attorneys at the Law Offices of Frye, Fortich & Garcia, P.L., in Miami, to advise them on guardianships and guide them through the entire court-supervised process. Please contact us to arrange your consultation.

When Is Guardianship Appropriate?

Guardianship may be appropriate when:

  • A person can no longer make or communicate safe or sound decisions about his or her person and/or property; he or she may be failing to pay bills, losing money, losing track of accounts, forgetting appointments, mishandling medications, driving unsafely, neglecting hygiene, etc. The individual may also be displaying unusually angry or paranoid behavior.
  • A person has become susceptible to fraud or undue influence.
  • A minor/child receives a financial settlement in excess of $15,000 as a result of a personal injury, property damage or wrongful death claim.
  • A minor/child with a developmental disability reaches the age of majority (18).

Experienced Guidance Through A Complicated, Sensitive Process

Our comprehensive guardianship services include the following:

  • Guidance through the incapacity determination phase
  • Guidance in the filing of the petition and representation at the incapacity hearing
  • Handling the guardianship legal proceeding
  • Providing annual filings for and ongoing guidance to the appointed guardians whose actions and responsibilities, as outlined in the Florida statutes, will be monitored by the court  
Types Of Florida Guardianships Our Lawyers Can Help You With:
  • Limited guardianship
  • Plenary guardianship
  • Guardian advocate
  • Pre-need guardian
  • Standby guardian
  • Guardianship of a minor

We Are Ready To Advise You On Guardianship Issues

When you call the Law Offices of Frye, Fortich & Garcia, P.L., you will speak directly with a qualified and expert Miami guardianship lawyer, with no commitment required.

Call 305-931-3200 to talk to an experienced Miami conservatorship attorney or simply submit an inquiry via our online contact form.

We serve clients throughout South Florida, including Miami-Dade County and Broward County.

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • I have known and worked with Austin Frye and his team since 2008. In that time he has helped serve both my business and personal legal planning needs. From guidance on reviewing and keeping shareholder and state documentation up to date... — Robert
  • I have known and worked with Austin Frye and his team since 2008. In that time he has helped serve both my business and personal legal planning needs. From guidance on reviewing and keeping shareholder and state documentation up to date.. — Robert
  • It is difficult enough to cope with the emotional challenges of closing a parent’s estate, and when you are also faced with the issue of your parents having insufficient documentation, and being remote from your siblings... — Zara L.
  • Austin Frye provided legal services to my father while alive and to his estate after his death; when showing the EP docs his firm prepared to other professionals (lawyers, financial advisors, accountants)... — Mark S
  • I’ve been a client of Austin Frye’s for over 10 years. In that time, he’s handled my estate/trust planning and asset protection as well as complicated business deals. — Leslie
  • Mr. Frye recently set up a complicated special needs trust for my son and, as usual, did a great job explaining it and in putting our minds at ease about our son’s future well-being. — Dr. Howard

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