FL · rules
Fla. Prob. R. 5.625
Notice of Completion of Guardian Education Requirements
(a) Filing. Unless the guardian education requirement is
waived by the court, each guardian, other than a professional
guardian, shall file with the court within 4 months after the
issuance of letters of guardianship or letters of guardian advocacy a
notice of completion of guardian education requirements.
(b) Content. The notice shall state:
(1) that the guardian has completed the required
number of hours of course instruction and training covering the
legal duties and responsibilities of a guardian, the rights of a ward,
the availability of local resources to aid a ward, and the preparation
of habilitation plans and annual guardianship reports, including
accountings;
(2) the date the course was completed;
(3) the name of the course completed; and
(4) the name of the entity or instructor that taught the
course.
(c) Verification. The notice shall be verified by the guardian.
History
Committee Notes Rule History 2005 Revision: New rule. 2006 Revision: Subdivision (a) amended to conform to 2006 amendment to section 744.3145(4), Florida Statutes. 2008 Revision: Adds reference in (a) to guardian advocacy. Committee notes revised. Statutory References § 393.12, Fla. Stat. Capacity; appointment of guardian advocate. § 744.3145, Fla. Stat. Guardian education requirements.
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- 2026-09-14
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- 2026-09-14
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