Guardianship, Power of Attorney & Advance Directives

The Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directives Committee is responsible for the study of
and preparation of proposed reforms of existing guardianship and mental health statutes. It is also responsible
for monitoring legislative and case law developments relating to the care and protection of the person and
property of individuals physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves.

If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the Chair for more information on membership.

The Committee’s next meeting is scheduled to be held on:

The Breakers, Palm Beach on August 20, 2026, 11:00 am in Ponce 4

The Committee is actively working on the following projects:

• Assisting with implementation of the initiatives raised in the Judicial Management Council Guardianship Workgroup Final Report
• Addressing the dismissal of incapacity petitions
• Addressing trustee accountings when there are guardianship proceedings
• Addressing examining committees
• Addressing access to tenancy by the entireties accounts for necessary expenses of a guardianship ward.
• Matters relating to the Office of Public and Professional Guardian

The Committee’s current officers are:

Elizabeth (“Liz”) M. Hughes, Chair, liz.hughes@akerman.com
Jeff Eisel, Co-Vice Chair, jeisel@baskineisel.com
Stephanie L. Cook, Co-Vice Chair, scook@shuffieldlowman.com
Marve Ann Alaimo, Co-Vice Chair, malaimo@porterwright.com

Thank you to our Committee Sponsor:

Grove Bank & Trust
Grove Bank and Trust