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Florida Probate Rule 5.625

RULE 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.
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.