Law Handbook With Exercises In Broward
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First, you will need to complete a 4-year undergraduate degree, followed by a 3-year law degree. After completing the law program, you will have to pass the Bar Examination and a Professional Ethics exam in Florida and pass a background check.
The judge must make a finding that the individual lacks the ability to care for themself or their property. When the person filing for guardianship petitions the court, he or she will present facts to support their claim that the person lacks the capacity to make their own decisions.
Any adult resident of Florida, related or unrelated to the potential ward, can serve as a guardian unless they are a convicted felon or are found not to be able to carry out the duties of a guardian. Institutions like non-profit corporations and individuals who are professional or publican guardians may also serve.
Any competent adult may file with the court a petition to determine another person's incapacity. Once the petition is filed, the court will then appoint an examining committee consisting of three members. The examining committee will conduct an evaluation and report back to the court.
To obtain the guardianship of an incapacitated adult in Florida, one must file a petition in court with all the evidence to prove that the person is mentally ill and unable to care for themselves. The judge may order a three-person committee to investigate the matter and then declare the ruling based on the reports.
