Florida Probate Rule 5.600

Oath

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

Every guardian or emergency temporary guardian shall take an oath to perform faithfully the duties of guardian or emergency temporary guardian before exercising such authority. The oath may be incorporated in the petition for appointment of guardian, or petition for appointment of emergency temporary guardian, if verified by the prospective guardian.

Notes

Rule History
1977
Change in committee notes to conform to statutory renumbering. Rule permits oath of guardian to be incorporated in petition for appointment and in designation of resident agent.
1984
Editorial change and deletes genders.
1989
Prior rule adopted as temporary emergency rule.
1991
Permits oath to be incorporated in application for appointment of guardian, adds reference to temporary emergency guardian, and makes editorial change.
1992
Editorial changes.
2008
Committee notes revised.

References

Statutory References

  • § 393.12, Fla. Stat. Capacity; appointment of guardian advocate.
  • § 744.347, Fla. Stat. Oath of guardian.