Florida Guardian In-Class Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Florida Guardian In-Class Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass Modern guardianship law comes from the 14th century idea of - Parens Patriae This concept has replaced the concept of "competency" - Capacity This is the incapacitated person who is the subject of a guardianship - Ward What chapter of the Florida Statutes contains guardianship law? - 744 Guardianship should be considered only as a choice of - Last resort What type of guardian is appointed to exercise all rights of a ward? - Plenary guardian A guardian appointed to exercise only individual rights designated by the court is a - limited guardian A guardian who replaces another guardian is a - Successor guardian If a ward moves to a different state, what kind of guardian is appointed? - A foreign guardian 2Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 This guardian is appointed after a petition to determine incapacity but before a permanent guardian is appointed. - Emergency Temporary Guardian Which courts have jurisdiction over guardianship cases in Florida? - Circuit courts List four actions of a guardian that require a petition for authority to act and court approval - Ordinary or extraordinary repairs to guardianship property Abandon property Pay reasonable funeral expenses Sell, mortgage, or lease guardianship property List four actions of a guardian that do not require a petition for authority to act and court approval - Pay reasonable living expenses for ward Receive assets Pay taxes and assessments on the ward's property Pay valid encumbrances against ward's property GIve two reasons why the court would not appoint a person as guardian. - Felon Incapacity A blanket fiduciary bond must be posted in the circuit in which the guardian practices and must be at least - $50,000 3Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 Professional guardians must complete a minimum course in guardianship of how many hours? - 40 A family member interested in becoming a guardian must complete a course of how many hours? - 8 The professional guardianship course must be approved by the - Office of Public and Professional Guardians A guardian should always be aware of local ___________ and reporting requirements. - court rules Good guardianship practice requires meticulous - documentation A guardian who fails to properly exercise his/her duty to the ward may be subject to __________ and __________ penalties. - civil and criminal