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Ms. Diane Haimes Libguide on Florida Probate: Florida Guardianship Law & Procedure

TITLE: FLORIDA GUARDIANSHIP LAW AND PROCEDURE

Florida Guardianship Law & Procedure

This is included here for informational purposes only, as in Broward County Guardianship is included as a part ot the Probate Division. 

WHAT IS FLORIDA GUARDIANSHIP LAW AND PROCEDURE?

Florida Guardianship Law and Procedure discusses the applicable Florida Statutes, Probate Court Rules, and local requirements that govern most of the proceedings and situations guardians and their counsel may encounter. You will find in-depth analysis and explanations of: determination of incapacity proceedings; qualification and selection of guardians; duties and compensation of guardians; emergency temporary guardians; removal of guardians; guardianship of adults and minors.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapters 

 
 1.  Introduction to Florida Guardianship Law 
 2.  Types of Guardianship 
 3.  Determination of Incapacity 
 4.  Qualification and Selection of Guardians 
 5.  Appointment of Guardians of Adults 
 6.  Emergency Temporary Guardians 
 7.  Appointment of Guardians of Minors 
 8.  Duties of Guardian of Property 
 9.  Duties of Guardian of Person 
10. Compensation of Guardians, Attorneys and Others 
11. Special Proceedings 
12. Removal of Guardians 
13. Restoration of Capacity 
14. Termination of Guardianship 

 

Table of Statutes 
Table of Cases 
Index 

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