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Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson Robinson & Casey, PLLC
From Petition to Practice A Florida Lawyer’s Guide to Guardianship Proceedings
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Premieres January 20, 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
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From Petition to Practice: A Florida Lawyer’s Guide to Guardianship Proceedings

This session gives collaborating professionals a clear understanding of how guardianship works in Florida, and when it becomes an essential tool to protect individuals who cannot safely make decisions for themselves. Attendees will learn what guardianship is, the different types that may be used, how the legal process unfolds, and what rights may be affected when a guardian is appointed utilizing Florida statutes and legal expertise. The presentation also covers practical applications for attorneys, special court authorities, and alternatives to guardianship that may be more appropriate in certain situations, and discusses the differences between Guardianship Laws in different states.

Topics covered include:
Wills, Trusts & Estates Disability Law Family Law Health Law
Agenda:
  • Welcome and Introductions
    • Brief overview of Robinson and Casey, your roles, and the goals of the session.

  • What is Guardianship
    • Foundational definition, legal purpose, and when guardianship becomes necessary.

  • Types of Guardianship
    • Overview of Emergency Temporary, Limited, and Plenary guardianship, including distinctions between guardianship of the person and property.

  • Guardianship Process
    • Step by step walkthrough of the incapacity petition, examining committee, hearings, and issuance of letters of guardianship.

  • Rights and Authorities Affected
    • Review of rights that may be removed, special court authorizations, and extraordinary procedures required under Florida Statutes.

  • Practical Applications for Professionals
    • How clinical, admissions, and behavioral health professionals identify appropriate cases, protect patients, and collaborate effectively during the process.

  • Alternatives to Guardianship and Interstate Comparison
    • Discussion of less restrictive options including guardian advocacy, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare surrogates, and living wills and the variances in different states.

  • Q&A (As Time Permits)
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Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes
When: Premieres in 6 days | January 20, 2026 10:00 AM PT
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Speaker
Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson Owner, Attorney, and Chief Relationship Officer
Robinson & Casey, PLLC

Craig Robinson is a partner at Robinson & Casey, PLLC, a law firm devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of addiction and mental health by securing access to life saving treatment for their loved ones. With licensure to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey (since 2008), and Florida (since 2020) — as well as federal admission to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the District of New Jersey, and the Southern District of Florida — Craig brings a wealth of legal experience to every case. Read More ›

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

New Jersey CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.20 General

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General


This presentation is approved for one hour of General CLE credit in California, and North Carolina. This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.20 hours of total CLE credit. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours.

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