Cape Coral · Fort Myers · Naples
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Guardianship Law

Protecting people who cannot protect themselves.

Overview

Florida guardianship law gives families a legal mechanism to protect adults who, because of dementia, disability, or cognitive decline, can no longer manage their own affairs — and minors whose parents are unable to. Guardianship is invasive by design: it strips legal rights from the ward and assigns them to the guardian. Our practice handles establishment, alternatives to guardianship, and disputed guardianship proceedings.

What we handle

  • Establishing voluntary and involuntary guardianship
  • Alternatives — durable POA, healthcare surrogate, supported decision-making
  • Guardianship disputes and emergency guardianship
  • Annual accountings and reporting
  • Termination and restoration of capacity