What is the Process to Declare Someone Incapacitated or Incompetent in Florida? The process for declaring someone incompetent or incapacitated begins with filing a Petition to Determine Incapacity with the court (Fla.Stat. §744.331(1)). The Court will then appoint an examining committee…
No One Knows The Time Or Hour...Incapacity Planning Matthew Erskine Contributor No One Knows The Time Or Hour...Incapacity Planning. “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven” Matthew 24:36…
Legal Planning for Incapacity How can I plan for incapacity? As you face aging and the need to make plans for your future, you face having to make legal decisions about many aspects of your lives. These legal decisions not…
Is My Parent At The Point Of Incapacity? by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH 50 Comments Q: My 87 year old father lives alone. His house has become increasingly dirty, but he refuses to get help, even though I’m sure he needs it.…
Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Have you ever been concerned about an older relative who seems to be making bad decisions?…
What is a Disability Panel and How Does it Work? What is a Disability Panel and How Does it Work? Aging can be both rewarding and challenging. With age we gain the wisdom we wish we would have had…
10 Reasons Why You Need A Trust Christine Fletcher Contributor If your estate is not subject to estate taxes now, it may be in a few years. Clients often ask, “Why do I need a trust?” This question comes…