Elder Law - Guardianship Law

The Law Offices of Christopher M. Bohne, P.A.

Florida elder laws and guardianship laws are designed to protect the rights of the elderly as well as to provide legal options that will help those most vulnerable make informed decisions about their lives and what is best for them. At the law offices of The Law Offices of Christopher M. Bohne, P.A., we have the experience and commitment that can make a difference when you need help with a wide variety of elderly or guardianship issues. The elderly face issues that include disability benefits, estate planning, living wills, civil rights, abuse and neglect, fraud, etc.

Do you need the assistance of a skilled lawyer that understands Elder Law and Guardianship Law in Florida? Contact The Law Offices of Christopher M. Bohne, P.A., a knowledgeable and accomplished attorney with years of experience in Elder Law and Guardianship Law!

Senior citizens should be well informed about their rights so they may asses their options and make a decision that is best for them when it comes to issues dealing with disability and health care benefits, powers of attorney, wills and trusts, and long-term care. With the ever-changing laws, regulations, and requirements, it is hard to know what services and benefits you qualify for if you are not well informed on the matter or aware of your options. Receiving Medicaid benefits can be an arduous task. Because Medicaid is both a state and federal program, it can be very complicated to navigate. We can help you every step of the way to make sure you get the aid and benefits you are entitled.

According to Florida guardianship laws, the family members or loved one of an individual considered by the court to be incapable of self-care may be granted guardianship over the individual as long as they meet the state's standards for guardianship. A person that has lost the faculty and capability of making medical or financial decisions on their own will be assigned to a guardian for everyday and important life decisions. A court has to determine that the individual lacks the capacity to care for him/herself. The court will appoint a panel of medical professionals to assess the mental or physical capabilities of the person. The panel will issue a conclusion and recommendation as to whether the person needs guardianship and to what extent. Guardianship may be granted to any citizen of the state that is determined to be of sound mind and is at least eighteen years of age. Guardianship to a non-resident of Florida is only granted if the person is a blood relative. The guardian will have to place all the assets of the afflicted individual in a deposit account and will only have access to the resources with a court order.

Elder Law and Guardianship Law issues can include:

• Trusts for Special Needs
• Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning
• Care and Medical Planning and Management
• Assisted Living Facility or Home Health Care
• Asset Protection, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney
• Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, or Veteran's Benefits

Do you need the assistance of a skilled lawyer that understands Elder Law and Guardianship Law in Florida? Contact The Law Offices of Christopher M. Bohne, P.A., a knowledgeable and accomplished attorney with years of experience in Elder Law and Guardianship Law!

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