Guardianships are necessary to take care of an incapacitated person's financial or medical needs when there are not less restrictive alternatives in place, such as a durable power of attorney or healthcare surrogate designation. If you have a family member or friend who needs help managing his or her property or medical care, we can help you establish a guardianship.

When someone dies, a court proceeding may be necessary to transfer ownership of his or her property. There are many legal requirements for handling estate, and an attorney may be required under Florida Law to represent someone overseeing an estate, depending on the estate. Contact a dedicated probate attorney to guide you through the probate process. We'll help you with any legal issues that come up along the way.

Proper estate planning can reduce or eliminate the need for a guardianship, should you need someone to help manage your finances or medical care. Additionally, estate planning can help ensure your property passes to your intended beneficiaries and limit the assets that have to pass through a court proceeding after you die. Make sure your affairs are in order by working with an experienced estate planning attorney in the Sun City Center & Riverview, FL area.

Seniors and vulnerable adults are too often the victims of financial exploitation. The exploiter could be a professional scammer or someone the elder has placed trust in, like a caregiver or an agent under a durable power of attorney. If someone is abusing their power of attorney or financially exploiting your loved one, reach out to us right away.