In Jacksonville (Duval County) Florida and other Florida cities the examining committee consists of three members. One must be a physician or psychiatrist. Each member must examine the Alleged Incapacitate Person (AIP). The examination consists of tree parts: 1) a physical examination 2) a mental examination, and 3) a functional…
In Jacksonville and other areas of Florida, once the Alleged incapacitated person is found to be incapacitated, he or she becomes a ward. The ward is entitled to have a qualified and competent guardian who: 1) must be at least 18 years old 2) a resident of Florida or a…
Most Jacksonville estate planning attorneys or those in other locations, focus on your heirs (children and grandchildren). As your parents are aging it is also important to consider and evaluate your parent’s estate planning. One you understand the value in creating your own estate plan, you need to understand what…
A Jacksonville Guardianship Attorney will always attempt to obtain a Limited Guardianship for his clients when ever possible. Generally in Jacksonville and around Florida, The courts must use the least restrictive means when establishing a Florida Guardianship. When a person has all of his /her rights removed they will have…
In Jacksonville and the rest of Florida a ward has many rights. Their Florida Guardianship Lawyer can work to maximize the rights that they retain. A ward or incapacitated person has rights that can be taken away, rights that can be delegated to the guardian, and the ward has many…
Jacksonville Florida Estate Planning Lawyers are often asked who may make make a will in Florida. The answer to this can be found in the Florida Statutes, Section 732.501 which states: 732.501 Who may make a will.–Any person who is of sound mind and who is either 18 or more…
The Florida Statute, Section 732.502 define the requirements for a valid execution of a Florida Will. You should have your will reviewed if you move to another state, marry, divorce, have children, or any major change affects your finances, or family. In addition to being in writing, the will must…
Florida Estate Planning Lawyers in Jacksonville Florida. Jacksonville is located in Duval County. Jacksonville is the largest city in the state of Florida and the largest contiguous city in the United States. Jacksonville is located about 25 miles south of Georgia. Jacksonville is in the First Coast region of north…
A Florida Personal Representative – The individual or individuals (or institution) named in a will or appointed by the Probate Court who is responsible for gathering a decedent’s assets, paying debts, taxes, and expenses, selling assets of the estate, if necessary, and distributing the remaining property and money according to…
In Florida estate planning a person can leave money in trust for the care of an animal. As of July 1, 2007 Florida Statute 736.0408 replaced the previous statute 737.116 which was effective from April 23, 2002 until June 30 2007. The new Florida Statute states: (1) A trust may…