Guardianship & Guardianship Litigation 

In the event that an individual becomes unable to manage his or her own affairs and there are no advance directives in place that otherwise meet that individual's needs, Ruth C. Rhodes will advise clients in all aspects of legal guardianship proceedings.

Adult/Children and other relatives frequently consult Ruth C. Rhodes about their legal rights and obligations when a guardian proceeding is commenced against a parent or loved one. In many cases, the adult/children and other relatives live out of state, making it extremely difficult for them to effectively participate in the guardianship process. Ruth C. Rhodes fills this void by attending all hearings scheduled by the court and filing all necessary legal papers with the court outlining her client’s position regarding the need for the appointment of a guardian, who the appointed guardian should be, the development of a care plan for the ward and the development of a plan for the management of the ward’s assets.

Guardianship proceedings can be very overwhelming, and requires assistance from an attorney well-versed in Florida guardianship law. Ruth C. Rhodes is highly respected by other attorneys practicing in the guardianship arena, as well as the judges handling guardianship cases.

Rhodes Law, P.A. encourages clients to set up advance directives in order to avoid guardianship. Please contact us to schedule your free estate planning consultation so we can advocate for you in the event of incapacity.

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