744.624 – Guardian’s application of estate funds for support and maintenance of person other than ward.
744.624 Guardian’s application of estate funds for support and maintenance of person other than ward.—A guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of her or his ward to the support and maintenance of any person other than her or his ward, except upon order of the court after a hearing, notice of which has […]
744.527 – Final reports and application for discharge; hearing.
744.527 Final reports and application for discharge; hearing.— (1) When the court terminates the guardianship for any of the reasons set forth in s. 744.521, the guardian shall promptly file his or her final report. If the ward has died, the guardian must file a final report with the court no later than 45 days after he […]
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.
744.613 – Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.
744.613 Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.— (1) Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the secretary requires, prior to the payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed for a ward, the appointment may be made in the manner hereinafter provided. (2) When a petition […]