Guardianship

West Palm Beach, Florida, Guardianship Lawyer

Life has many phases. At times, in the course of life, an aging adult's ability to manage his or her own activities of daily living may diminish to the point that guardianship is needed to ensure their health and safety, as well as financial protection. At the law office of Donna P. Levine in Palm Beach County, Florida, we represent concerned friends and family members seeking guardianship for vulnerable individuals or contesting guardianship, as well as the individuals themselves.

Contact us today to discuss your guardianship questions and concerns with a compassionate, committed client advocate. Attorney Levine has over 20 years experience handling simple and complex, contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings.

In some instances, we also represent seniors over whom guardianship is being sought. The court will seek to determine mental competency or whether an individual is incapable of carrying out the business of his or her own life. We also help individuals to plan for a time when they may become incapacitated through the execution of a Durable Power of Attorney and the creation of a special needs trust, designating full or limited power to a chosen, trusted individual as the person wishes. If you are concerned about your physical and financial future, you need the legal support of an experienced guardianship attorney to listen to your concerns and assist you in drafting a long term care plan that will meet your needs.

Once guardianship has been determined, a guardian must comply with all of the Florida statutes and reporting requirements. We continue to represent our clients throughout the course of their guardianship and advise them of any compliance issues.

The need for guardianship may arise in other circumstances as well. In addition to representing outside parties in guardianship matters, Attorney Levine is commonly asked to act as guardian to juveniles, the mentally ill, seniors, and disabled individuals who have been exploited.

Although we seek to arrive at solutions without the need for litigation, sometimes it becomes necessary. Attorney Levine is confident in the courtroom, providing tenacious advocacy on behalf of her clients and their rights.

If you are concerned about the physical or financial safety and well being of a disabled or elderly loved one, speak with a confident, compassionate Florida guardianship attorney. Likewise, if you are concerned about your ability to care for your own needs, we can help you make arrangements to care for your individual health and safety. Contact the law office of Donna P. Levine today.

For further information on guardianship, please visit our Elder Law Information Center page.