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Guardianship Representation in Miami Dade<\/h1>

Robinson & Casey handles plenary, limited, emergency temporary, and mental health guardianship petitions for families across South Florida.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published September 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Guardianship Attorney in Miami Dade County<\/h2>\n

When a family member can no longer make decisions for themselves\u2014due to age, illness, injury, or mental health crisis\u2014guardianship becomes the legal path forward. Robinson & Casey represents Miami Dade families through every stage of the guardianship process, from emergency intervention to ongoing court supervision.<\/p>\n\n

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Guardianship Matters in Miami Dade County<\/h2>\n

Miami Dade County probate courts handle all guardianship petitions and ongoing supervision of guardians in the county, as established under Florida Statutes Chapter 744<\/a>. Guardianship is a legal process that appoints a responsible person to make decisions about healthcare, finances, living arrangements, and other personal matters for someone determined by the court to lack the capacity to do so themselves.<\/p>\n

Robinson & Casey represents families throughout Miami Dade in guardianship proceedings. The firm handles emergency situations requiring immediate protective orders, initial guardianship petitions, and the ongoing administration and reporting obligations that follow. Whether you’re navigating a sudden crisis or planning for a parent’s declining capacity, the firm guides you through Miami Dade’s court system with clarity and compassion.<\/p>\n

Types of Guardianship Robinson & Casey Handles in Miami Dade<\/h2>\n

Florida law recognizes several guardianship arrangements, each suited to different circumstances. Robinson & Casey handles the full range:<\/p>\n

Plenary Guardianship<\/strong>
\nPlenary guardianship grants a guardian full decision-making authority<\/a> over the ward’s person and\/or property when the ward is determined to lack capacity to manage their own affairs. This is the most comprehensive form of guardianship, appropriate when someone cannot make safe or sound decisions about medical care, finances, housing, or daily living.<\/p>\n

Limited Guardianship<\/strong>
\nLimited guardianship allows a court to grant authority<\/a> over only specific decisions, preserving the ward’s autonomy in other areas. For example, a court might appoint a limited guardian to handle finances while allowing the ward to make healthcare decisions. This approach respects the person’s remaining capabilities and independence.<\/p>\n

Emergency Temporary Guardianship<\/strong>
\nEmergency temporary guardianship can be established when immediate<\/a> intervention is necessary to protect a person from harm, with expedited court procedures available. This type is used when a family member is in immediate danger and there is no time for the standard guardianship process. Robinson & Casey can file emergency petitions in Miami Dade courts and move quickly to protect your loved one.<\/p>\n

Mental Health Guardianship<\/strong>
\nMental health guardianship may be established when a<\/a> mental illness or developmental disability impairs a person’s capacity to make decisions about their person or property. This applies to adults with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or acquired cognitive conditions that affect judgment and safety.<\/p>\n

The Miami Dade Guardianship Process<\/h2>\n

The path to guardianship in Miami Dade begins with a petition filed in probate court. The petition must include medical evidence of incapacity<\/a>, notice to the alleged incapacitated person, and culminates in a hearing before the court. Robinson & Casey prepares all required documents, coordinates medical evaluations, and represents your family throughout.<\/p>\n

Once a petition is filed, a court-appointed guardian ad litem is assigned to<\/a> investigate the ward’s condition and report to the court on the appropriateness of guardianship. The guardian ad litem interviews the alleged incapacitated person, reviews medical records, and makes an independent recommendation to the judge. The court holds a hearing where evidence is presented, and the judge decides whether guardianship is necessary and what type is appropriate.<\/p>\n

After guardianship is established, guardians in Florida are subject to ongoing reporting<\/a> and supervision obligations, including annual accountings and periodic reviews by the court. Robinson & Casey helps guardians understand and meet these responsibilities, ensuring compliance with Miami Dade court orders.<\/p>\n\n

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When Guardianship Becomes Necessary in Miami Dade<\/h2>\n

Guardianship decisions arise in many family situations:<\/p>\n