747.011 – Absentee Incompetent for Certain Purposes.
747.011 Absentee incompetent for certain purposes.—An “absentee” as defined in s. 747.01 is considered incompetent for the purposes of s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution. History.—s. 1, ch. 71-103.
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 […]
744.528 – Discharge of guardian named as personal representative.
744.528 Discharge of guardian named as personal representative.— (1) A guardian authorized to manage property, who is subsequently appointed personal representative, must serve a copy of the guardian’s final report and petition for discharge upon the beneficiaries of the ward’s estate who will be affected by the report. (2) All such beneficiaries shall have 30 days to file […]
744.531 – Order of discharge.
744.531 Order of discharge.—If the court is satisfied that the guardian has faithfully discharged her or his duties, has rendered a complete and accurate final report, and, in the case of a guardian of the property, has delivered the property of the ward to the person entitled, and that the interest of the ward is protected, […]
744.534 – Disposition of unclaimed funds held by guardian.
744.534 Disposition of unclaimed funds held by guardian.— (1) In all cases in which it is appropriate for the guardianship to terminate due to the ward’s death and in which property in the hands of the guardian cannot be distributed because no estate proceeding has been instituted, the guardian of the property shall be considered an interested […]
744.602 – Short title; scope of part.
744.602 Short title; scope of part.— (1) This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Veterans’ Guardianship Law.” (2) The application of this part is limited to veterans and other persons who are entitled to receive benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This part is not intended to replace the general law […]
744.604 – Definitions.
744.604 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction” means a judicial decision or finding that a person is or is not incapacitated as provided in s. 744.331. (2) “Adjudication by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs” means a determination or finding that a person is competent or incompetent on […]
744.607 – Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.
744.607 Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner […]
744.609 – Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.
744.609 Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.—The procedure for the placement into a United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital of a ward hereunder shall be the procedure prescribed in s. 394.4672. History.—s. 22, ch. 84-62; s. 41, ch. 93-268.