Hayes v. Guardianship of Thompson, 2006 WL 3228916 (Fla. Nov 09,…
Continue Reading Florida Supreme Court opens the courtroom door to more litigants in guardianship proceedings

Conseco Ins. Co. v. Clark, 2006 WL 2024401 (M.D.Fla. Jul 17…

Continue Reading Use of Power of Attorney to Prey on Elderly

Tripp v. Salkovitz, __ So.2d __ (Fla. 2d DCA Feb 08,…
Continue Reading Ward’s Estate Wins Attorney-Client-Privilege Battle v. Guardian: New Blanket-Privilege Legislation Proposed to Avoid These Disputes

Vargas v. Acosta, 2006 WL 120182 (Fla. 3d DCA Jan 18,…
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Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center, Inc. v. Petersen, 2006 WL 88489…
Continue Reading Does the refusal to settle claims by parents of a brain-damaged infant trigger the mandatory appointment of a guardian ad litem for their injured child? First DCA says NO.

Smith v. Smith, 2005 WL 3555852 (Fla. 5th DCA Dec 30,…
Continue Reading Does “Clear and Convincing Evidence” of Incapacity Preclude the Existence of Conflicting Evidence? Fifth DCA Says No

Wilson v. Robinson, 2005 WL 3499495 (Fla. 5th DCA Dec 23,…
Continue Reading Florida Judges Have “Limited Discretion” When Appointing Guardians

K.A.S. v. R.E.T., 2005 WL 3179763 (Fla. 2d DCA Nov 30,…
Continue Reading Florida Probate Courts Have the Legal Authority to Mandate Grandparent Visitations