Florida Guardian In-Class Test. 97 Questions and
Correct Answers, With Complete Solution.
Updated 2024/2025.
Modern guardianship law comes from the 14th century idea of
Parens Patriae
This concept has replaced the concept of "competency"
Capacity
This is the incapacitated person who is the subject of a guardianship
Ward
What chapter of the Florida Statutes contains guardianship law?
744
Guardianship should be considered only as a choice of
Last resort
What type of guardian is appointed to exercise all rights of a ward?
Plenary guardian
A guardian appointed to exercise only individual rights designated by the court is a
limited guardian
A guardian who replaces another guardian is a
Successor guardian
If a ward moves to a different state, what kind of guardian is appointed?
A foreign guardian
This guardian is appointed after a petition to determine incapacity but before a permanent guardian is
appointed.
Emergency Temporary Guardian
Which courts have jurisdiction over guardianship cases in Florida?
Circuit courts
List four actions of a guardian that require a petition for authority to act and court approval
, Ordinary or extraordinary repairs to guardianship property
Abandon property
Pay reasonable funeral expenses
Sell, mortgage, or lease guardianship property
List four actions of a guardian that do not require a petition for authority to act and court approval
Pay reasonable living expenses for ward
Receive assets
Pay taxes and assessments on the ward's property
Pay valid encumbrances against ward's property
GIve two reasons why the court would not appoint a person as guardian.
Felon
Incapacity
A blanket fiduciary bond must be posted in the circuit in which the guardian practices and must be at
least
$50,000
Professional guardians must complete a minimum course in guardianship of how many hours?
40
A family member interested in becoming a guardian must complete a course of how many hours?
8
The professional guardianship course must be approved by the
Office of Public and Professional Guardians
A guardian should always be aware of local ___________ and reporting requirements.
court rules
Good guardianship practice requires meticulous
documentation
A guardian who fails to properly exercise his/her duty to the ward may be subject to __________ and
__________ penalties.
civil and criminal
The guardian owes a _________________ duty to the ward as a person in the highest position of trust
and confidence.
fiduciary
A guardian should adopt certain _____________ and ___________ so that associates will know their
duties in the guardian's absence.
Correct Answers, With Complete Solution.
Updated 2024/2025.
Modern guardianship law comes from the 14th century idea of
Parens Patriae
This concept has replaced the concept of "competency"
Capacity
This is the incapacitated person who is the subject of a guardianship
Ward
What chapter of the Florida Statutes contains guardianship law?
744
Guardianship should be considered only as a choice of
Last resort
What type of guardian is appointed to exercise all rights of a ward?
Plenary guardian
A guardian appointed to exercise only individual rights designated by the court is a
limited guardian
A guardian who replaces another guardian is a
Successor guardian
If a ward moves to a different state, what kind of guardian is appointed?
A foreign guardian
This guardian is appointed after a petition to determine incapacity but before a permanent guardian is
appointed.
Emergency Temporary Guardian
Which courts have jurisdiction over guardianship cases in Florida?
Circuit courts
List four actions of a guardian that require a petition for authority to act and court approval
, Ordinary or extraordinary repairs to guardianship property
Abandon property
Pay reasonable funeral expenses
Sell, mortgage, or lease guardianship property
List four actions of a guardian that do not require a petition for authority to act and court approval
Pay reasonable living expenses for ward
Receive assets
Pay taxes and assessments on the ward's property
Pay valid encumbrances against ward's property
GIve two reasons why the court would not appoint a person as guardian.
Felon
Incapacity
A blanket fiduciary bond must be posted in the circuit in which the guardian practices and must be at
least
$50,000
Professional guardians must complete a minimum course in guardianship of how many hours?
40
A family member interested in becoming a guardian must complete a course of how many hours?
8
The professional guardianship course must be approved by the
Office of Public and Professional Guardians
A guardian should always be aware of local ___________ and reporting requirements.
court rules
Good guardianship practice requires meticulous
documentation
A guardian who fails to properly exercise his/her duty to the ward may be subject to __________ and
__________ penalties.
civil and criminal
The guardian owes a _________________ duty to the ward as a person in the highest position of trust
and confidence.
fiduciary
A guardian should adopt certain _____________ and ___________ so that associates will know their
duties in the guardian's absence.
