How can I obtain guardianship of my grandson? My daughter is in jail and wants me to take care of him. He is a newborn 11 days.

Instructions and forms to Petition for custody by extended family member are online at: http://www.flcourts.org/core/fileparse.php/533/urlt/970a.pdf

Provisions of a will

Florida law proscribes certain spousal rights for devises of Homestead. Unfortunately, in this case this means that what you are hoping to...

When incapacity is purely the result of psychiatric issues that could be mitigated through medication, pursuing an Emergency Temporary Guardianship...

Can I help him apply for disability without applying for guardianship? Can the hospital release him on his own legally?

Did your son's father execute a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Surrogate Designation prior to his hospitalization? If it is the case...

My 16 year old is currently living with her aunt in Naples, and the school told me that I have to have guardianship paperwork.

One option you have is to have your daughter's Aunt file a Petition in Family Court of her jurisdiction for Temporary Custody by an Extended Family...

Family Law & Probate;

I agree with my colleagues, you may be able to collect as a creditor of the estate and you may also be entitled to inherit if your father had any...

Can a lawyer draft a will, be co/ executor , step down as co and file motions against the same estate on one heir's behalf

It depends on what grounds she filed the motions. Also just because she was nominated as Co-executrix, and declined to serve, does not mean she...

What type of lawyer would one need to have a health care surrogate replace under the guardianship laws in the state of Florida

You should contact an attorney who practices in Guardianship. If you are having trouble picking an attorney, I suggest using the find a lawyer tab...

I don't gualify to apply for guardianship but I feel I'm losing my Rights as a Daughter. Please advise

Even though you are not qualified to serve as Guardian, it is still possible that you could Petition the Court to appoint a Professional Guardian...

Do I need to go through probate?

I agree. If you have an attorney, you should rely on his or her advice. Best of luck.