Guardianship Attorneys In Coral Springs, Florida

Last updated on December 29, 2025

When a loved one is unable to handle their own affairs (including legal, financial, or medical decision-making), the emotional and practical weight on their family and caregivers can be difficult to manage. The first and best option for assisting a partially or wholly-incapacitated individual is ensuring they have executed a full set of advance directives (including a general and durable power of attorney and healthcare surrogate). However, if those documents are not in place, and cannot be executed due to the loved one’s diminished capacity, establishing a guardianship may be the only remaining option.

Guardianship is a legal proceeding which allows another individual to make decisions for the incapacitated loved one to protect their well-being and ensure their care needs are met. Working with an experienced guardianship attorney helps ensure every step in a guardianship proceeding is completed with accuracy.

At Feldman & Feldman, Counsellors at Law, P.A., our story began when Jay Feldman, father of current attorney Michael Feldman, opened his first office in New Jersey. After 20 years of practice, Jay relocated his family and the firm to Florida, where our Coral Springs office has proudly served the community for over 30 years focusing exclusively on elder law, estate planning, and related issues. If you are considering guardianship in Florida contact us today at 954-228-6074 or reach out through our contact form to schedule a consultation with our team.

What Is Guardianship?

A guardianship is a court proceeding whereby a fully or partially incapacitated person (the “ward”) has some or all of their rights removed and another person (the “guardian”) is appointed to handle some or all of their day-to-day affairs. Although designed to protect the ward’s interests, guardianships can often be humiliating for the ward, as well as expensive and time-consuming for all involved. Guardianships are therefore a last resort when no other protective means are available, such as relying on a properly drafted set of advance directives (durable powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations), trusts, and other types of protective instruments.

Types Of Guardianship In Florida

In Florida, there are several forms of guardianship, each designed for specific situations:

• Guardianship of a minor: Appointed when a child’s parents are unable to care for them due to incapacity, death or other serious circumstances. Minor guardianships may also be required when a minor directly inherits more than $15,000.
• Guardianship of an adult: Established when an adult becomes incapacitated and unable to manage personal or financial affairs. This can occur due to injury or illness or with an elderly family member.
• Guardian advocacy: Created for adults with developmental disabilities who need support with decision-making but are not legally incapacitated.

We take time to understand the needs of every family we serve.

Key Requirements In Guardianship Proceedings

Guardianship proceedings first require a showing that the need for the guardianship exists via a determination of incapacity. The ward may lose some or all of their civil rights in a guardianship, and they are therefore guaranteed the right to their own, independent attorney to protect their interests. Potential guardians are subjected to a criminal background check and other scrutiny by the court before being formally appointed by the judge. Once the guardianship is established, the court supervises the guardian, requiring the submission of care plans, annual or more frequent accountings of assets, and regular reports. Any unplanned events usually require the guardian to return to the court for the new action to be approved by the judge. When the need exists for an immediate guardianship to be established, an emergency temporary guardianship (“ETG”) proceeding may be initiated to protect the ward until a permanent guardian can be appointed.

Why Work With Feldman & Feldman For Guardianship Matters?

When you partner with us, you receive:

• Direct communication with the attorneys handling your case
• Prompt responses to your questions and updates within 24 hours
• Guidance rooted in over 50 years of combined attorney experience in guardianship and elder law

Choosing the right attorney in Coral Springs can make a profound difference in your guardianship journey.

Contact Us

Let Feldman & Feldman help you protect your loved ones with care and professionalism. Call our Coral Springs office at 954-228-6074 or fill out our contact form to speak with a Florida guardianship lawyer.