by Trust Counsel | Mar 24, 2026 | Articles, Guardianship
Some guardianship cases can wait 60 to 90 days for the standard process. Others cannot wait 60 hours.When there is imminent danger to a person’s health, safety, or property, Florida law provides a mechanism for emergency court intervention. It is called an Emergency...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 24, 2026 | Articles, Guardianship
The call usually comes on a Tuesday afternoon. Or a Sunday night from the ER.“Mom forgot to take her medication again.” “Dad is giving money to strangers on the phone.” “The bank froze her account because she couldn’t answer the security questions.”And then the...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 24, 2026 | Articles, Guardianship
You did the right thing. You went to court. You sat through hearings, completed the paperwork, passed a background check, and a judge in another state appointed you as your loved one’s legal guardian.Then life changed. Maybe you retired. Maybe the weather in the...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 19, 2026 | Articles, Trusts
As a parent or loved one, your primary goal is to ensure a lifetime of comfort, exceptional care, and unwavering support. Naturally, you want to leave a substantial inheritance to guarantee their quality of life.The Harsh Reality: Leaving money directly to a dependent...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 13, 2026 | Articles, Probate
If a business owner dies in Florida without a trust or operating agreement, the company often enters “legal limbo.” Operating accounts are frozen, leadership is void, and competitors can pick apart your client base while the court decides who is in charge....
by Trust Counsel | Feb 20, 2026 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
Miami business owners often assume estate planning is something you do “later”—after the next expansion, after the next big deal, or after things slow down. But for business owners, estate planning is not just about what happens when you pass away. It’s also about...