A few days ago
Anonymous

How do we become “legal guardians” of a relative?

My husband and I would like to become the legal guardians of his younger brother, who will be 21 in 3 days. He, also, wants this. How is this done? And can it be done without a lawyer?? We all live together in the state of FL – Broward County. Thanks so much.

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A few days ago
wisdomdude

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I am not a lawyer, but know that there are there are several types of guardianships in FL

Check out this link to see which applies in your case

http://www6.miami.edu/futureplanning/legal_def_low.html

find a legal aid group in your area for assistance to see if they can help with low cost services

Generally, if there are no contested issues, it makes it easier, and could mean less cost. But if a legal challenge is a possibility, legal costs tend to rise dramatically.

hope this helps…best wishes.

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