Florida Guardianship: Who may be Appointed as a Guardian

In Jacksonville and other areas of Florida, once the Alleged incapacitated person is found to be incapacitated, he or she becomes a ward. The ward is entitled to have a qualified and competent guardian who:

1) must be at least 18 years old 2) a resident of Florida or a blood relative, adopted child or the ward’s spouse, and
3) may not be a

felon,
incapacitated,
previously abused or neglected an elderly person,
anyone who provides services to the ward,
a creditor of the ward,
an employee of an entity that provides services to the ward, or
one of the examining committee members who examined the Alleged incapacitated person

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For questions about serving as a Florida Guardian for a person who has been adjudged a ward you should talk with a Florida Guardianship Attorney who represents ward’s rights