RULE 5.645. MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY OF NONRESIDENT
WARD BY FOREIGN GUARDIAN

(a) Petition. A guardian of the property of a nonresident
ward, duly appointed by a court of another state, territory, or
country, who desires to manage any part or all of the property of
the ward located in this state, may file a verified petition for
authority to manage the property. The petition shall state:

(1) the circumstances of the guardian’s appointment;

(2) a description of the property and its estimated
value; and

(3) the indebtedness, if any, existing against the ward
in this state.

(b) Designation of Resident Agent. The guardian shall
designate a resident agent as required by these rules.

(c) Oath. The guardian shall file an oath as required by
these rules.

(d) Filing of Authenticated Copies. The guardian shall file
authenticated copies of:

(1) letters of guardianship or other authority to act as
guardian; and

(2) bond or other security, if any.

(e) Order. The court shall determine if the foreign bond or
other security is sufficient to guarantee the faithful management of
the ward’s property in this state. The court may require a new
guardian’s bond in this state in an amount it deems necessary. The
order shall authorize the guardian to manage the property and shall
specifically describe the property.
Committee Notes

Rule History

2007 Revision: New rule.

Statutory References

§ 744.306, Fla. Stat. Foreign guardians.

§ 744.307, Fla. Stat. Foreign guardian may manage the
property of nonresident ward.

Rule References

Fla. Prob. R. 5.110 Address designation for personal
representative or guardian; designation of resident agent and
acceptance.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.600 Oath.