• Friday, December 13, 2024

Committees

Probate & Trust

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:
 
Friday, September 6, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Loews Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida
 
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83972508020?pwd=IVbuI4q4xLbvdobJNeNaRgjghK0mgn.1#success  
 
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
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The Committee’s current officers are:
 
Elizabeth M. Hughes
Chairperson
Akerman LLP
305-982-5545
liz.hughes@akerman.com
 
Marve Ann Alaimo 
              Vice-Chairperson 
                 Porter Wright 
    malaimo@porterwright.com
                       239.593.2964  
 
Jacobeli J. Behar
Vice-Chairperson
Behar Law P.A.
786-551-1426
jacobeli@beharfirm.com
 
 
 
Stephanie L. Cook 
Vice-Chairperson
Shuffield Lowman
407-581-9800
scook@shuffieldlowman.com 
 
Thank you to our Committee Sponsor:
Grove Bank & Trust 
Grove Bank and Trust