Guardianship, Power of Attorney & Advance Directives

Committees
Probate & Trust

The Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directives Committee is responsible for the study of

and preparation of proposed reforms of existing guardianship and mental health statutes. It is also responsible

for monitoring legislative and case law developments relating to the care and protection of the person and

property of individuals physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves.

If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the Chair for more information on membership.

The Committee’s next meeting is scheduled to be held on:

Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 2:30 pm, The Breakers, Palm Beach Florida

Room: Ponce de Leon 4

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83972508020?pwd=IVbuI4q4xLbvdobJNeNaRgjghK0mgn.1#success

The Committee is actively working on the following projects:

Assisting with implementation of the initiatives raised in the Judicial Management Council Guardianship Workgroup Final Report
Addressing the dismissal of incapacity petitions
Addressing trustee accountings when there are guardianship proceedings
Addressing examining committees
Addressing access to tenancy by the entireties accounts for necessary expenses of a guardianship ward.
Matters relating to the Office of Public and Professional Guardian

The Committee’s current officers are:

Elizabeth M. Hughes Chairperson Akerman LLP 305-982-5545 liz.hughes@akerman.com
Marve Ann Alaimo Vice-Chairperson Porter Wright malaimo@porterwright.com 239.593.2964	Jeffrey Eisel Vice-Chairperson Baskin Eisel jeisel@baskineisel.com
	Stephanie L. Cook Vice-Chairperson Shuffield Lowman 407-581-9800 scook@shuffieldlowman.com

Thank you to our Committee Sponsor:

Grove Bank & Trust

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