Britney Spears Still Under Conservatorship After Five Years
Conservatorships are created for individuals who do not have the capability of managing their personal affairs on their own. In this type of legal arrangement, the control of a person’s financial affairs and management of his or her estate is delegated to a conservator. The person who is in need of assistance is known as […]
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Conservatorship Leads To Selling Of Home
When a Florida resident becomes older, it may be more difficult to take care of daily needs. In many cases, the person may require somebody else to make important decisions on his or her behalf. This is the situation in which former actress, Zsa Zsa Gabor, currently finds herself. The former actress is now in […]
Probate Judge Gives Grandfather Guardianship Over Children
After a person dies, their assets that have been left behind must be properly distributed among heirs. However, along with physical assets, sometimes guardianship over other people who were dependents of the decedent must also be addressed. Usually, in Florida or any other state, these dependents are either children or elderly parents or relatives. One […]
Ariel Winter In Middle Of Guardianship Battle Amidst Abuse Claims
Abuse from parents is never an acceptable situation. Whether it is verbal, psychological or physical, abuse can be dangerous and detrimental to a minor. Now the question of whether Ariel Winter has been the victim of abuse at the hands of her mother is being debated in a recent guardianship dispute. Many in Florida know […]
Kinship Guardianship Faces More Challenges Than Other Families
It is becoming increasingly more common for children to grow up in the care of relatives other than their parents. This is especially true for states such as Florida, where this type of guardianship accounts for 40 percent of the children in foster care. Some critics argue that the state should increase assistance to children […]
Truck Driver Denied Guardianship Of Elderly Mother, For Now
For those whose occupation requires them to travel, obtaining guardianship of an elderly parent may become a difficult legal battle. Many times the local court, including those in Florida, will deny a guardianship request if the person requesting it is constantly traveling or out of town due to work or other reasons. This may have […]
Palm Beach County Starts Guardianship Fraud Hotline
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to being exploited by their caretakers. This is why the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller started the county’s guardianship fraud hotline last October. The hotline has since received 57 calls, which have led to 13 investigations into possible fraudulent activity. The police have taken control of 12 of these […]
Florida Guardianship Allows Parents To Continue Care Of Minors
When a loved one is deemed incompetent or unable to make decisions on their own behalf, it is important for family members to make arrangements to protect their legal right to care for their loved one should the state or another party wish to intervene. Without ensuring legal guardianship in Florida, in some cases, another […]
Common Questions About Guardianships For Minors
For Florida parents with children under the age of 18, the naming of a guardian for minor children is an important part of an estate plan. Generally it is relatively simple to nominate a guardian and even though it may be difficult to talk about, a guardianship plan should not be put off. In this […]
Does a person’s debt go away when they die?
The short answer: No, the debt does not simply go away when someone dies owing a debt. Generally speaking, a decedent’s estate is responsible for paying any unpaid debts, and no one else is required to pay those debts. When a decedent dies, their assets pass to their estate, and if there is no money […]