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8/24/24, 4:17 AMGuardianship state review
Jeremiah
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Florida Guardianship Chapter 744
Total loss of rights of a person; Guardian can make all decisions regarding healthcare,
Plenary Guardianship
and financial
Incompetency was replaced by... Incapacity
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1- over the age of 18
2- no felony charges
Qualifications to serve as a guardian.... 3- not a service provider
4- never charged with abuse, abandonment, or neglect
5- not a creditor
Qualifications Florida Statute 744.309
Criminal investigation statute 744.3135
guardians, including all of their employees that have a fiduciary responsibility to the
Criminal investigation statute terms guardian's wards undergo LEVEL 2 criminal investigations initially, then every 5 years. It
is completed VIA Electronic fingerprinting . A LEVEL 1 must be conducted every 2 years
Each professional guardian who files a petition for appointment is required to post a
blanket fiduciary bond with the clerk of the court in the county where the guardian's
Blanket Fiduciary Bond
primary place of business is located. The bond must be in the amount of $50,000.
Annual premium can range from 250-500
Each guardian must register with the OPPG, formally SPGO. you need:
1- completion of 40-hour course
2- letter indicating passage of state exam
Registration
3- copy of 50,000 blanket bond
4- credit history report
5- check for registration fee- $35
"King as Father"- responsibility and protection and care for the mentally disabled
Parens Patrie
person with the King. Current practices recognize the state as the "Father".
394.4598
Guardian Advocate for mentally ill -Persona appointed to make medical and mental health decisions for an individual who
has been hospitalized under FS 394
Appoints guardian for people who have developmental disabilities. Once appointed,
Guardian Advocate the guardian advocate is governed by FS 744 and must abide by same requirements as
other court appointed guardians
744.3045
- Competent adult may name a preneed guardian to serve in the event of becoming
Pre-need guardian incapacitated. Written declaration can be filed with the clerk of court
- Within 20 days after assuming duties, the preneed guardian must petition the court for
confirmation of appointment
744.301
-Mother and father
Natural Guardian
-Or parent who holds sole custody
-Or mother who gave birth out of wedlock
744.341
-petition for appointment of a guardian must be accompanied by a certificate of
Voluntary Guardian
licensed physician specifying he or she has examined the petitioner and that the
petitioner is competent to understand
- receive copies of initial and annual reports
Advantages for ward under voluntary -approve or disapprove actions of guardian
guardianship -approve or disapprove of guardian fees
-terminate the guardianship at any time as long as he or she is competent
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