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While everyone needs to plan for the future, it becomes critical for the parents of special needs and disabled children. MITCHELL KITROSER, ESQ. One of the most challenging aspects of my law practice concerns the need for parents of disabled and special needs children to plan ahead, not just beyond their own life expectancies, butRead more

A woman has been arrested for grand theft of over $50,000 from someone over 65 as well as exploitation of over $100,000 from an elderly person. The felony charges allege that the defendant took advantage of a 92-year-old Palm Beach woman who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The 66-year-old defendant, who was once marriedRead more

  If parents have lost their rights to have custody of their children, should preference be given to another relative in determining who is granted guardianship? According to a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling, the answer is no. The high court unanimously upheld the ruling of a circuit court judge who ruled that a St.Read more

  Palm Beach residents who have the means may want to let their wealth live on to help others through charities or organizations that they are passionate about. If this is your choice, you should consider appointing someone you can trust as guardianship of your finances and estate in the event you become incapacitated toRead more

Parents who have mentally disabled children, such as children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or other types of disabilities, can have anxiety and distress when they try to imagine what is going to happen to their child if something happens to them. Children with Down syndrome used to have a 25-year life expectancy. With today’sRead more

Whether designating guardian choices for later in life or setting up services for incapacitated loved ones or children, most Florida residents likely spend a lot of time considering who will be the best in a guardianship role. In some cases, court-appointed guardians take over personal finances and other decisions. Sometimes, the individuals most trusted to handle someone’sRead more

Over 60 percent of parents don’t select guardians for their children. The failure to designate a guardian to care for your children in the event you are incapacitated or die while they are still minors can result in decisions that you wouldn’t agree with. Discussing guardianships may seem like a depressing and daunting task, but selecting theRead more