What are the differences between a durable power of attorney agent, a health care surrogate, and a guardian?

A durable power of attorney agent usually handles financial and legal matters (and in some cases, medical matters).

A health care surrogate can take care of health care decisions when needed.

A guardian usually makes most decisions for a ward that is incapacitated. The legal right to make decisions in certain (usually most) areas is taken away from the ward. This is done through a court process.

Need information about available Family Law forms and the legal process?

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County. Get the information you need to make an informed decision about your case.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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Abogados Ayudando

October 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

Bay Area Legal Services is hosting a virtual civil legal intake clinic for our Spanish-speaking community.

Legal Information Center

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County.

Campbell Park Legal Clinic

Typically, every Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

Location

Pinellas

The Campbell Park Legal Clinic is a free program that provides housing and family law advice and assistance to residents in St. Petersburg, FL (Pinellas County).

Apply for Services

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Call (800) 625-2257 to apply for service.

Or complete our online application and we will call you back.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

TTY: (800) 955-8771