Planning

Guardianships for the Elderly & Minors

Within hundreds of contested guardianship matters, representing both guardians and wards, we are experienced. We have often been appointed by guardianship courts to serve as attorneys for the guardian or attorneys for the alleged incapacitated person.

In most circumstances, Florida Law requires the guardianship court to consider alternatives to the imposition of a guardianship including the use of trusts, durable power of attorney, health care surrogates, living wills, and other similar instruments.

Planning

Our attorneys are experienced in planning for incapacity and drafting documents designed to avoid or minimize guardianship litigation later in life.

  • Personal representative and trustee fee disputes
  • Misuse of power of attorney and improper gifting
  • Self dealing
  • Breach of trust
  • Legal malpractice
  • Fiduciary self dealing
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Improper investment
  • Improper or incomplete accountings
  • Failure to distribute assets
  • Removal and surcharge actions
  • Creditor claim litigation
  • Baker Act proceedings
  • Marchman Act proceedings
  • Mental health rights
  • Involuntary institutionalization
  • Substance abuse confinement
  • Psychiatric Confinement
  • Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
  • Guardianship divorce

We Will Guide You Every Step Of The Way

You have a problem. We are problem solvers. Every solution begins as a conversation. You talk. We listen. From here, we begin.

BFM Law | Estate Planning and Trust Litigation, South Florida
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