PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANSHIP STATE OF FLORIDA EXAM
2025/2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ /ASSURED SUCCESS / BRAND NEW VERSION!!
When is the initial guardian plan due to the courts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Within 60 days of
the guardianship inception date/GID
The court appointed attorney will be discharged when? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The attorney
reviews and approves the initial reports.
The guardian must have the word examined by a physician or psychiatrist 90 days before the end of the
report. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True.
The annual guardian plan must be submitted to the court within 90 days after the end of the report. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True.
Who should the guardian submit their reports to for review and submission to the court? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Attorney of record
When preparing the guardian plans, the guardian is required to consult with the ward and to honor his
or her wishes to the maximum extent reasonable. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
When should the guardian file a petition to modify the guardianship plan. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-If there are any significant changes in the wards capacity to meet essential requirements
for health and safety, the guardian may file a petition to modify the guardianship plan.
Catholic charities and or Lutheran ministries or what type of guardian? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Corporate guardian
,Public guardians are appointed primarily for what kind of cases? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Indigent and for whom there is no one else to serve.
When would a surrogate guardian be appointed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Surrogate guardian
may be appointed when the regular guardian is unable to act due to illness or an extended vacation or
unable to be reached.
How long is a surrogate guardians authority good for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Surrogate
guardian is good for 30 days but may be extended if the court approves.
Define fiduciary - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fiduciary is defined as a person who occupies a
position of trust and acts in the best interest of another person.
If the ward wishes to express his religious beliefs the guardian should? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Help the ward to do so
What is the advantage of preparing a form designating a preneed guardian? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The person may choose who he wants to be his guardian. This must be done prior to
incapacitation.
Durable power of attorney or DPOA. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Durable power of attorney must
be signed by a person who is mentally competent. The difference between a DPOA & POA is the DPOA
goes on after death. DPOAand POA are trumped by guardianship.
What can happen if you add a cosigner to an bank account? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Potential
tax liens, May disqualify person for public benefits and cosigner can clean out the account
A durable power of attorney or health care surrogate cannot do what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
DPOA or HCS cannot enforce medical decisions or enforce placement if the principle is unwilling.
Who audits the Guardian reports? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clerk of the courts
, Three key components to informed consent. What are they? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Full
disclosure of all the issues, capacity to understand the information provided, and the ability to make the
decision without coercion or force.
Best interest. - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a decision is based on best interest the guardian
should obtain independent professional opinions in writing.
Substituted judgment - CORRECT ANSWERS-A guardian should learn how the ward handled
his or her affairs prior to becoming incapacitated so that the guardian will be able to make decisions for
the word based on the principle of substituted judgment.
The principle of best interest - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the guardian is unable to determine
what the ward would have done or decided on a particular issue, the guardian must make the decision
based on the principle of best interest. Best interest should obtain independent professional opinions in
writing.
The concept of least restrictive alternative means? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The guardian will
choose the option that allows the ward leastrestriction while maintaining safety and protection.
Durable power of attorney, healthcare surrogate, living trust, and co-owner of a joint account. The
individual must be what in order to set up these pre-incapacity instruments. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Capacitated. Or competent
What rights does the ward have with voluntary guardianship? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The right
to review and receive guardian reports, the petitions, or other petitions. The ward may also terminate
the guardianship at any time.
Case management and guardianship of a person are similar except that the guardian cannon force? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The guardian can enforce compliance with medication and placement
while a case manager cannot.
What kind of a trust can an individual set up to avoid guardianship and probate of his or her estate? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Living trust
2025/2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ /ASSURED SUCCESS / BRAND NEW VERSION!!
When is the initial guardian plan due to the courts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Within 60 days of
the guardianship inception date/GID
The court appointed attorney will be discharged when? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The attorney
reviews and approves the initial reports.
The guardian must have the word examined by a physician or psychiatrist 90 days before the end of the
report. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True.
The annual guardian plan must be submitted to the court within 90 days after the end of the report. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True.
Who should the guardian submit their reports to for review and submission to the court? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Attorney of record
When preparing the guardian plans, the guardian is required to consult with the ward and to honor his
or her wishes to the maximum extent reasonable. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
When should the guardian file a petition to modify the guardianship plan. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-If there are any significant changes in the wards capacity to meet essential requirements
for health and safety, the guardian may file a petition to modify the guardianship plan.
Catholic charities and or Lutheran ministries or what type of guardian? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Corporate guardian
,Public guardians are appointed primarily for what kind of cases? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Indigent and for whom there is no one else to serve.
When would a surrogate guardian be appointed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Surrogate guardian
may be appointed when the regular guardian is unable to act due to illness or an extended vacation or
unable to be reached.
How long is a surrogate guardians authority good for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Surrogate
guardian is good for 30 days but may be extended if the court approves.
Define fiduciary - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fiduciary is defined as a person who occupies a
position of trust and acts in the best interest of another person.
If the ward wishes to express his religious beliefs the guardian should? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Help the ward to do so
What is the advantage of preparing a form designating a preneed guardian? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The person may choose who he wants to be his guardian. This must be done prior to
incapacitation.
Durable power of attorney or DPOA. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Durable power of attorney must
be signed by a person who is mentally competent. The difference between a DPOA & POA is the DPOA
goes on after death. DPOAand POA are trumped by guardianship.
What can happen if you add a cosigner to an bank account? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Potential
tax liens, May disqualify person for public benefits and cosigner can clean out the account
A durable power of attorney or health care surrogate cannot do what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
DPOA or HCS cannot enforce medical decisions or enforce placement if the principle is unwilling.
Who audits the Guardian reports? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clerk of the courts
, Three key components to informed consent. What are they? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Full
disclosure of all the issues, capacity to understand the information provided, and the ability to make the
decision without coercion or force.
Best interest. - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a decision is based on best interest the guardian
should obtain independent professional opinions in writing.
Substituted judgment - CORRECT ANSWERS-A guardian should learn how the ward handled
his or her affairs prior to becoming incapacitated so that the guardian will be able to make decisions for
the word based on the principle of substituted judgment.
The principle of best interest - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the guardian is unable to determine
what the ward would have done or decided on a particular issue, the guardian must make the decision
based on the principle of best interest. Best interest should obtain independent professional opinions in
writing.
The concept of least restrictive alternative means? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The guardian will
choose the option that allows the ward leastrestriction while maintaining safety and protection.
Durable power of attorney, healthcare surrogate, living trust, and co-owner of a joint account. The
individual must be what in order to set up these pre-incapacity instruments. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Capacitated. Or competent
What rights does the ward have with voluntary guardianship? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The right
to review and receive guardian reports, the petitions, or other petitions. The ward may also terminate
the guardianship at any time.
Case management and guardianship of a person are similar except that the guardian cannon force? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The guardian can enforce compliance with medication and placement
while a case manager cannot.
What kind of a trust can an individual set up to avoid guardianship and probate of his or her estate? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Living trust
