What Is a Standby Guardian?

Hi, my name is Denise Jomarron. I am a guardianship attorney in South Florida. Today, we'll be discussing standby guardians.

Many times during our consultations with prospective guardians, they raise a concern about what happens if they're no longer here or unable to fulfill their duties as guardians. One thing we can do is appoint a standby guardian who will step in to serve as a guardian in such unfortunate events.

As a guardian, you've taken on the important responsibility of caring for a minor or an incapacitated adult. However, unexpected curveballs like illness or death may prevent you from fulfilling your duties. This is where a standby guardian can assist by stepping in on your behalf seamlessly.

A standby guardian is someone you choose to step in if you're no longer able to fulfill your duties. The court will appoint this standby guardian to ensure the continuity of care for the ward or incapacitated individual.

If you have any questions about guardianship or standby guardians, please feel free to contact our office. We're here to help you navigate the process of guardianship in the legal system.