Florida Probate Rule 5.625

Notice of Completion of Guardian Education Requirements

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

  1. (a)
    Filing. Unless the guardian education requirement is waived by the court, each guardian, other than a professional guardian, shall file with the court within 4 months after the issuance of letters of guardianship or letters of guardian advocacy a notice of completion of guardian education requirements.
  2. (b)
    Content. The notice shall state:
    1. (1)
      that the guardian has completed the required number of hours of course instruction and training covering the legal duties and responsibilities of a guardian, the rights of a ward, the availability of local resources to aid a ward, and the preparation of habilitation plans and annual guardianship reports, including accountings;
    2. (2)
      the date the course was completed;
    3. (3)
      the name of the course completed; and
    4. (4)
      the name of the entity or instructor that taught the course.
  3. (c)
    Verification. The notice shall be verified by the guardian.

Notes

Rule History
2005
New rule.
2006
Subdivision (a) amended to conform to 2006 amendment to section 744.3145(4), Florida Statutes.
2008
Adds reference in (a) to guardian advocacy. Committee notes revised.

References

Statutory References

  • § 393.12, Fla. Stat. Capacity; appointment of guardian advocate.
  • § 744.3145, Fla. Stat. Guardian education requirements.