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Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

[Webinar] Estate Planning Doesn't Have to be Scary - October 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Planning ahead for the unknown can be frightening and intimidating. However, our team is here to expel the spine-chilling misconceptions of advance directives, estate planning, and estate administration. Sally Brewer,...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

“I Care a Lot"...about your money - Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

If you haven’t seen the Netflix film “I Care a Lot,” SPOILER ALERT!!!! – Rosamund Pike portrays a professional guardian who, with the help of a crooked doctor and oblivious judge, has elderly persons declared incapacitated,...more

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A Dangerous Curve Ahead: Access to Florida Guardianship Proceedings at Risk

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This week, the Orlando Sentinel reported that The Florida Bar Board of Governors, at the recommendation of The Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, is considering a proposal to change Florida’s...more

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Top 3 Tips to Protect Your Loved Ones in the Wake of the Rebecca Fierle Guardianship Scandal

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Per AARP, an estimated 1.3 million American adults are under guardianship, with approximately 85% being over age 65.  In the wake of revelations that professional guardian, Rebecca Fierle, signed Do Not Resuscitate orders for...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Restoration of Capacity?

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If an individual is determined unable to make her own decisions, a judgment of incapacitation and awarding guardianship may issue. Sometimes, the conditions which led to a judgment of incapacitation are not permanent. In...more

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Life Changing Alzheimer’s Or Dementia Diagnosis? 3 Ways Guardianships Can Bring Stability to Your Family

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An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis is scary and can leave a patient and their family with more questions than answers. Legal guardianships can provide asset protection, stability, and comfort in uncertain times. ...more

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