744.471 – Appointment of successor.
744.471 Appointment of successor.—A successor guardian must be appointed and duly qualified before a guardian shall be relieved of his or her duties and obligations as provided in s. 744.467. A successor guardian shall be appointed if a guardian dies, becomes incapacitated, or is removed. Successor guardians are governed by the laws concerning guardianships. History.—s. 1, […]
744.474 – Reasons for removal of guardian.
744.474 Reasons for removal of guardian.—A guardian may be removed for any of the following reasons, and the removal shall be in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law: (1) Fraud in obtaining her or his appointment. (2) Failure to discharge her or his duties. (3) Abuse of her or his powers. (4) An incapacity or illness, including substance […]
744.477 – Proceedings for removal of a guardian.
744.477 Proceedings for removal of a guardian.—Proceedings for removal of a guardian may be instituted by the court, by any surety or other interested person, or by the ward. Reasonable notice shall be given to the guardian. On the hearing, the court may enter an order that is proper considering the pleadings and the evidence. History.—s. […]
744.511 – Accounting upon removal.
744.511 Accounting upon removal.—A removed guardian shall file with the court a true, complete, and final report of his or her guardianship within 20 days after removal and shall serve a copy on the successor guardian and the ward, unless the ward is a minor or has been determined to be totally incapacitated. History.—s. 1, ch. […]