Guardianship State Review Questions And Answers(2024 Latest Update).

Florida Guardianship Chapter -ANSWER 744 Plenary Guardianship -ANSWER Total loss of rights of a person; Guardian can make all decisions regarding healthcare, and financial Incompetency was replaced by... -ANSWER Incapacity Qualifications to serve as a guardian.... -ANSWER 1- over the age of 18 2- no felony charges 3- not a service provider 4- never charged with abuse, abandonment, or neglect 5- not a creditor Qualifications Florida Statute -ANSWER 744.309 Criminal investigation statute -ANSWER 744.3135 Criminal investigation statute terms -ANSWER guardians, including all of their employees that have a fiduciary responsibility to the guardian's wards undergo LEVEL 2 criminal investigations initially, then every 5 years. It is completed VIA Electronic fingerprinting . A LEVEL 1 must be conducted every 2 years Blanket Fiduciary Bond -ANSWER Each professional guardian who files a petition for appointment is required to post a blanket fiduciary bond with the clerk of the court in the county where the guardian's primary place of business is located. The bond must be in the amount of $50,000. Annual premium can range from 250-500 Registration -ANSWER Each guardian must register with the OPPG, formally SPGO. you need: 1- completion of 40-hour course 2- letter indicating passage of state exam 3- copy of 50,000 blanket bond 4- credit history report 5- check for registration fee- $35 Parens Patrie -ANSWER "King as Father"- responsibility and protection and care for the mentally disabled person with the King. Current practices recognize the state as the "Father". Guardian Advocate for mentally ill -ANSWER 394.4598 -Persona appointed to make medical and mental health decisions for an individual who has been hospitalized under FS 394 Guardian Advocate -ANSWER Appoints guardian for people who have developmental disabilities. Once appointed, the guardian advocate is governed by FS 744 and must abide by same requirements as other court appointed guardians Pre-need guardian -ANSWER 744.3045 - Competent adult may name a preneed guardian to serve in the event of becoming incapacitated. Written declaration can be filed with the clerk of court - Within 20 days after assuming duties, the preneed guardian must petition the court for confirmation of appointment