Whether it’s medical, social, financial or legal, our team is here to support you and your family
If an individual is legally incapacitated, has no advance directives, and is non-compliant with the necessary assistance to provide for their well-being, then guardianship may be the only alternative to keep him or her safe.
Guardians step in when:
Families disagree
When there are no family members to assist with health, financial or personal matters
Property and assets must be protected and managed
The individual is vulnerable for exploitation
Services
Provision with court authority, of medical, personal and/or financial decision making on behalf of an incapacitated individual.
Guardianship Reports
Preparation of annual guardianship reports include: initial verified inventory, initial plans, annual accountings and annual plans.
Trusteeship/Special Needs Trusts
Management of funds and/or property held by one person (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary). A special needs trust allows the beneficiary to maintain eligibility for public support and receive other federal or state benefits.
Representative/Protective Payee-ship
We accept delegation by the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration or other government agency to receive the income of a person for bill paying and financial management.
Standby Services
We offer to become standby guardians, powers of attorney, health care surrogates or make comparable arrangements with competent adults (or family members of a vulnerable adult) in which we are named for future planning purposes.
Multiple Guardians are on Our Staff
Our Founder
Catherine F. Rowlands has been providing professional guardian and trustee services since 1995. She is a registered Professional Guardian with Statewide Public Guardian
Office (SPGO), and is a member of the National Guardianship Association, Florida State Guardianship Association and Space Coast Guardianship Association.
Catherine F. Rowlands is a certified Professional Guardian Educator and serves as an instructor for the Professional, Lay, and Minor Guardianship courses held at the Brevard Community College.
She founded Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services to ensure the residents of Brevard County and its surrounding communities are fully served during critical family change. She is knowledgeable in home, community and institutional-based services for long-term care, Alzheimer care needs and health care reimbursement.
As a former care giver herself, Catherine understands the many challenges faced in meeting the care needs of your elderly or disabled adult family member.
Her 30 years of professional experience in acute and long-term health care as provider, administrator and consultant are available for you; don’t hesitate to connect with us with your questions and concerns.
Offering Compassionate Care for Families in Distress
At TLC Consultant Services, we are well cognizant of the challenges that such families face when a family member is legally disabled. Regardless of what the challenge is, medical, social, financial, or legal, our seasoned professionals who are familiar with the field inside and out are here to assist you and your family with the help of assisted living care homes. If people do not have an advance directive and are unable to make decisions to protect themselves safely, guardianship can be the sole means of protecting the individual’s safety.
Families disagree on important decisions.
No family members are able to help with health, financial, or personal issues.
Property and assets need protection and management.
The person is at risk of exploitation or harm.
We offer medical, personal, and financial decision-making services for incapacitated individuals with court authority.
Guardianship Reports
Our team prepares Comprehensive guardianship reports, including:
- Initial verified inventory.
- Initial and annual plans.
- Annual accountings and updates.
Trusteeship & Special Needs Trusts: We handle funds and property held by trustees for beneficiaries, such as those with special needs. Special needs trusts ensure continued eligibility for public support and additional financial benefits.
Representative/Protective Payee-ship We also take delegations on behalf of the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, or any other agencies for handling incomes on bill pay-outs and fiscal duties.
Standby ServicesWe serve as standby guardians, powers of attorney, health care surrogates, or other authorized representatives to aid in the future planning for vulnerable adults and their families. We also provide legal representation modification services to assist in making certain that your relative's needs and rights are presented throughout the course of guardianship.
Our Experienced Team Our team is comprised of a number of certified guardians committed to offering personalised, professional services carefully crafted to suit the needs of every client.
About Our Founder
Catherine F. Rowlands
Catherine F. Rowlands, owner of TLC Consultant Services, has offered professional trustee and guardian consultant services since 1995.
Credentials:
Registered Professional Guardian with the Statewide Public Guardian Office (SPGO).
Member of National Guardianship Association, Florida State Guardianship Association, and Space Coast Guardianship Association.
Certified Professional Guardian Educator and Instructor for Brevard Community College.
Catherine’s 30+ years of experience as a provider, administrator, and guardian home consultant in acute and Medicaid-managed long-term care consulting services provide families with empathetic and experienced guidance.
She understands the difficulties family members go through to care for elderly or disabled loved ones. She is committed to assisting them. – Catherine F. Rowlands
TLC Consultant Services commits to supporting families in their time of need. Let us guide and assist you.