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Fla. Prob. R. 5.625

Notice of Completion of Guardian Education Requirements

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(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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