Guardianship Services

What is a Guardian?

 
A Knowledgable Person…
 
Just as you select with care the person who is your legal advisor, so should you select with care the person who will be appointed by the courts to serve as a Guardian for you or your loved one should the need arise.
 
An excellent place to begin your search for a Guardian is with the Florida State Guardianship Association (FSGA) which may be able to locate a group of Professional Guardians in your area.

Guardian Care Management & Benefits Services, Inc. is a long standing member of FSGA.
 
A Coordinator of Services…
 
A Guardian arranges for everything from bill paying, to yard work, to health care, to social visits, or for any other services necessary for the client’s comfort, safety, and overall well being. Everything is coordinated by a Guardian for the benefit of an incapacitated person.
 
A Financial Manager…
 
The Guardian is responsible for the marshalling and protection of assets and income of the client, along with selecting the best methods of investment for those assets in order to preserve the value and deliver the necessary income in order to provide the client an optimum level of care and comfort. For each person whom a Guardian serves, an Annual Acconting of those assests is presented and approved by the courts.
 
An Advocate…
 
A Guardian actively advocates for protection of the client. This advocacy covers all aspects of the client’s life and well being, from coordination of pet services to assuring that advanced directives are honored by medical providers.

To read more about the different types of Guardianship, click here: Types of Guardianship