How do you protect a competent person from relatives trying to declare him incapacitated so they can gain control over him?

If the matter is in court already, then your friend will have an attorney appointed for him and he can ask to have his own appointed if he has one...

How do you become someone's legally appointed guardian? Can the person consent to you being their guardian?

As my colleagues have suggested, you will likely want to file a guardianship proceeding. There is some recent case law that suggests you can file...

I have a legal question, my cousin who is of age she has a guardian and she found out that this guardian went behind her

If your cousin has a guardian, depending on what type of guardianship it is, the guardian may or may not have the right to ask for a restraining...

Although it is typically more difficult to have a non-resident appointed as a guardian, it is possible under certain circumstances, such as if the...

Yes, you should likely file a "Discharge of Lien" in accordance with Section 713.21, F.S. This is assuming an amended claim of lien or a lis...

Landlord received a default Judgment over 6 yrs ago. Can I still defend myself?

You should have a Florida attorney review the court record. It should not cost a ton to review whether or not you were properly served. If you...

By Florida law, how far in advance should a landlord inform it's tenants in a building that they are fumigating for termites?

First, you need to review your lease agreement. If there is a provision covering exterminations, fumigating, etc. then that should determine how...