744.309 Who may be appointed guardian of a resident ward.— (1) RESIDENT.— (a) Any resident of this state who is sui juris and is 18 years of age or older is qualified to act as guardian of a ward. (b) No judge shall act as guardian after this law becomes effective, except when he or she is related to […]
744.3115 Advance directives for health care.—In each proceeding in which a guardian is appointed under this chapter, the court shall determine whether the ward, prior to incapacity, has executed any valid advance directive under chapter 765. If any advance directive exists, the court shall specify in its order and letters of guardianship what authority, if any, […]
744.312 Considerations in appointment of guardian.— (1) If the person designated is qualified to serve pursuant to s. 744.309, the court shall appoint any standby guardian or preneed guardian, unless the court determines that appointing such person is contrary to the best interests of the ward. (2) If a guardian cannot be appointed under subsection (1), the court […]
744.3125 Application for appointment.— (1) Every prospective guardian must complete an application for appointment as guardian. The application must list the person’s qualifications to serve as a guardian. (2) A person may not be appointed a guardian unless the person discloses in the application form the names of all wards for whom the person is currently acting as […]
744.3135 Credit and criminal investigation.— (1) The court shall require all guardians who are seeking appointment by the court, other than a corporate guardian as described in s. 744.309(4), and all employees of a professional guardian, other than a corporate guardian as described in s. 744.309(4), who have a fiduciary responsibility to a ward, to submit, at […]
744.3145 Guardian education requirements.— (1) Each ward is entitled to a guardian competent to perform the duties of a guardian necessary to protect the interests of the ward. (2) Each person appointed by the court to be a guardian, other than a parent who is the guardian of the property of a minor child, must receive a minimum […]
