Guardianship state Questions with Correct Answers

Guardianship state 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