744.625 – Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.
744.625 Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.— (1) Any person who is dependent on a ward for support may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order directing the guardian of the ward’s estate to contribute from the estate of the ward to […]
747.02 – Jurisdiction.
747.02 Jurisdiction.—The circuit court has jurisdiction to appoint a conservator of the estate of an absentee as defined in s. 747.01 upon a showing that: (1)(a)1. The absentee has an interest in any form of property in this state; or 2. The absentee is a legal resident of this state; or 3. The spouse or next of kin of […]
744.626 – Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
744.626 Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.—Except as provided by federal law, payments of benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration to or for the benefit of a disabled veteran or the veteran’s surviving spouse or dependents are exempt from the claims of creditors and shall not be […]
747.03 – Petition.
747.03 Petition.— (1) The jurisdiction of the court shall be invoked by the filing of a petition by any person who would have an interest in the property or estate of the absentee were such absentee deceased or any person who is dependent on said absentee for his or her maintenance or support. (2) The petition shall be […]
744.627 – Investment of funds of estate by guardian.
744.627 Investment of funds of estate by guardian.—Every guardian shall invest the funds of the estate in such manner or in such securities, in which the guardian has no interest, as allowed by chapter 518. History.—s. 12, ch. 14579, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17473, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(13); s. 10, ch. 84-62. Note.—Former s. 293.13.
747.031 – Notice; Hearing.
747.031 Notice; hearing.— (1) Notice of the hearing on the petition to appoint a conservator shall be given to all persons named in the petition by registered mail or certified mail with return receipt requested. (2) The judge shall hear evidence on the question of whether the person alleged to be missing, interned, beleaguered, etc., is an absentee […]
744.631 – Guardian’s petition for authority to sell ward’s real estate; notice by publication; penalties.
744.631 Guardian’s petition for authority to sell ward’s real estate; notice by publication; penalties.— (1) When a guardian of the estate of a minor or an incompetent ward, which guardian has the control or management of any real estate that is the property of such minor or incompetent, deems it necessary or expedient to sell all or […]
747.032 – Order of Appointment.
747.032 Order of appointment.— (1) If, after hearing, the court is satisfied that the person alleged to be an absentee is an absentee as defined in s. 747.01 and that it is necessary that a conservatorship be established, she or he shall appoint a conservator of the estate and property of said absentee to take charge of […]
744.634 – Guardian’s accounts, filing with court and certification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs; notice and hearing on accounts; failure to account.
744.634 Guardian’s accounts, filing with court and certification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs; notice and hearing on accounts; failure to account.— (1) Every guardian who receives on account of his or her ward any moneys from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall annually file with the court on the anniversary date of the […]
744.637 – Certified copies of public records made available.
744.637 Certified copies of public records made available.—When a copy of any public record is required by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the official charged with the custody of such […]