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Florida Guardianship State Test-General 2026-
2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Guardianship State Test – General
FINAL EXAMINATION
Academic Year: 2026–2027
Exam Title: Florida Guardianship State Test – General Knowledge
Edition: Latest Update This Year
Content: Complete Questions with Verified Correct Answers
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination evaluates knowledge of Florida guardianship law under Chapter 744,
guardian duties, court oversight, types of guardianships, and ward rights.
Each question has one correct answer.
Explanations are provided based on Florida Statutes and state-approved guardianship training
materials.
EXAM COVERAGE
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• Duties and powers of a guardian
• Actions requiring vs. not requiring court approval
• Clerk of Court responsibilities
• Types of guardianship (limited, plenary, emergency, VA)
• Guardianship planning principles
• Rights of wards
• Natural guardianship
EXAM QUESTIONS
Question 1
Which of the following actions by a guardian do NOT require court approval under Florida law?
A) Retaining assets owned by the ward
B) Receiving assets on behalf of the ward
C) Voting securities owned by the ward
D) All of the above
Correct Answer:
D) All of the above
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Rationale:
Florida law permits guardians to perform routine fiduciary duties without prior court approval,
including retaining assets, receiving assets, and voting securities.
Question 2
Which of the following guardian actions does NOT require court approval?
A) Insuring ward assets and insuring self against liability
B) Paying valid encumbrances against ward property
C) Paying reasonable living expenses for the ward
D) All of the above
Correct Answer:
D) All of the above
Rationale:
Guardians may insure assets, pay taxes and debts, and cover reasonable living expenses as part
of normal administration.
Question 3
Which action may a guardian take without court approval regarding estate planning matters?
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A) Amend a trust
B) Create a will
C) Elect whether to dissent from a will
D) Terminate beneficiary designations
Correct Answer:
C) Elect whether to dissent from a will
Rationale:
A guardian may elect to dissent from a will on behalf of the ward without prior approval, as
allowed by statute.
Question 4
Who is the independent constitutional elected officer who acts as a check and balance in
government, collects and disburses fees, maintains court records, and audits guardianship
reports?
A) Chief Judge
B) Public Guardian
C) Clerk of the Court
D) Guardian Advocate
Correct Answer:
C) Clerk of the Court
Florida Guardianship State Test-General 2026-
2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Guardianship State Test – General
FINAL EXAMINATION
Academic Year: 2026–2027
Exam Title: Florida Guardianship State Test – General Knowledge
Edition: Latest Update This Year
Content: Complete Questions with Verified Correct Answers
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination evaluates knowledge of Florida guardianship law under Chapter 744,
guardian duties, court oversight, types of guardianships, and ward rights.
Each question has one correct answer.
Explanations are provided based on Florida Statutes and state-approved guardianship training
materials.
EXAM COVERAGE
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• Duties and powers of a guardian
• Actions requiring vs. not requiring court approval
• Clerk of Court responsibilities
• Types of guardianship (limited, plenary, emergency, VA)
• Guardianship planning principles
• Rights of wards
• Natural guardianship
EXAM QUESTIONS
Question 1
Which of the following actions by a guardian do NOT require court approval under Florida law?
A) Retaining assets owned by the ward
B) Receiving assets on behalf of the ward
C) Voting securities owned by the ward
D) All of the above
Correct Answer:
D) All of the above
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Rationale:
Florida law permits guardians to perform routine fiduciary duties without prior court approval,
including retaining assets, receiving assets, and voting securities.
Question 2
Which of the following guardian actions does NOT require court approval?
A) Insuring ward assets and insuring self against liability
B) Paying valid encumbrances against ward property
C) Paying reasonable living expenses for the ward
D) All of the above
Correct Answer:
D) All of the above
Rationale:
Guardians may insure assets, pay taxes and debts, and cover reasonable living expenses as part
of normal administration.
Question 3
Which action may a guardian take without court approval regarding estate planning matters?
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A) Amend a trust
B) Create a will
C) Elect whether to dissent from a will
D) Terminate beneficiary designations
Correct Answer:
C) Elect whether to dissent from a will
Rationale:
A guardian may elect to dissent from a will on behalf of the ward without prior approval, as
allowed by statute.
Question 4
Who is the independent constitutional elected officer who acts as a check and balance in
government, collects and disburses fees, maintains court records, and audits guardianship
reports?
A) Chief Judge
B) Public Guardian
C) Clerk of the Court
D) Guardian Advocate
Correct Answer:
C) Clerk of the Court
