Florida Probate Rule 5.700

Objection to Guardianship Reports

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

  1. (a)
    Objections. The ward, or any other interested person, may file an objection to any part of a guardianship report within the time provided by law.
  2. (b)
    Contents. Any objection shall be in writing and shall state with particularity each item to which the objection is directed and the grounds on which the objection is based.
  3. (c)
    Service. The objector shall serve a copy of the objection on each guardian and on any other person as directed by the court.

Notes

Rule History
1975
Substantially the same as section 744.427(3), (5), and (6), Florida Statutes, with editorial changes.
1977
No change in rule. Change in committee note to conform to statutory renumbering.
1988
Captions added to subdivisions. Committee notes revised. Citation form change in committee notes.
1989
Prior rule deleted and replaced by temporary emergency rule.
1991
Revised to conform with new statutory requirements.
1992
Citation form changes in committee notes.
2008
Committee notes revised.
2012
Committee notes revised.

References

Statutory References

  • § 393.12, Fla. Stat. Capacity; appointment of guardian advocate.
  • § 744.362, Fla. Stat. Initial guardianship report.
  • § 744.363, Fla. Stat. Initial guardianship plan.
  • § 744.365, Fla. Stat. Verified inventory.
  • § 744.367, Fla. Stat. Duty to file annual guardianship report.
  • § 744.3675, Fla. Stat. Annual guardianship plan.
  • § 744.3678, Fla. Stat. Annual accounting.

Rule References