Florida Probate Rule 5.647
Surrogate Guardian
- (a)Petition for Designation of Surrogate Guardian. A guardian may file a petition to designate a surrogate guardian to exercise the powers of the guardian if the guardian is unavailable to act. The surrogate must be a professional guardian. The petition shall state:
- (1)the name and business address of the surrogate guardian;
- (2)the requested duration of the appointment; and
- (3)the powers to be exercised by the surrogate guardian.
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- (b)Service. The petition for appointment of a surrogate guardian shall be served on all interested persons and the ward, unless the ward is a minor.
- (c)Oath. The surrogate guardian must file with the court an oath swearing or affirming that the surrogate guardian will faithfully perform the duties delegated.
- (d)Termination. Prior to the expiration of the period granted by court order, the guardian may terminate the authority of the surrogate guardian by filing a written notice of the termination with the court and serving it on the surrogate guardian.
Notes
Rule History
- 2006
- New rule.
- 2008
- Committee notes revised.