{"id":5131,"date":"2026-10-10T02:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T02:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/limited-guardianship-florida\/limited-guardianship-law-firm-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T16:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:17:56","slug":"limited-guardianship-law-firm-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/limited-guardianship-florida\/limited-guardianship-law-firm-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Limited Guardianship Law Firm Miami Dade | Robinson Casey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
<\/span>\"Limited
\n

Limited Guardianship | Miami-Dade and South Florida<\/p>

Limited Guardianship Attorneys Serving Miami-Dade Families<\/h1>

Robinson & Casey limits its practice to guardianship and Marchman Act matters. We help families across South Florida and statewide understand the petition process and the options available to them. Call (561) 849-4149.<\/p>

Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div>
Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 10, 2026<\/p>\n\n

\n\n\n

A limited guardianship is a Florida court order that gives a guardian power over only the decisions the judge names. The person keeps every right the court does not take away. This page introduces how guardianship petitions are handled, how this type of matter can differ from other guardianships, and what to bring to a first conversation. Robinson & Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters, serving families in Miami-Dade, across South Florida, and statewide.<\/p>\n

What Is a Limited Guardianship, and Who Is It For?<\/h2>\n

A limited guardianship gives a guardian only the powers the court lists in its order. Under \u00a7 744.102(9)(a)<\/a>, the court must first find that the person lacks capacity to do some, but not all, of the tasks needed to care for his or her person or property.<\/p>\n

This route may fit when the concern covers one area, such as paying bills, choosing medical treatment, or deciding where the person lives. The person keeps the rights the court does not remove. \u00a7 744.3215(1)<\/a> lists rights a person keeps, including the right to counsel and to be restored to capacity at the earliest possible time.<\/p>\n

The court must also find, by clear and convincing evidence, the exact nature and scope of the person’s incapacities. \u00a7 744.331(6)<\/a> sets that standard. The judge makes the final call on scope, and no outcome can be promised.<\/p>\n\n

\n

If a family member can no longer manage bills or medical decisions, reach out to Robinson & Casey to talk through whether a limited guardianship petition could fit your family's facts. Talk it through with Robinson Casey — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div>
Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\"A<\/figure>\n

What Does Representation Cover?<\/h2>\n

Representation covers each step from the first fact review to the court’s order defining the guardian’s powers. A typical engagement includes:<\/p>\n