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FL Stat § 744.528 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VII - Termination (Ss. 744.464-744.534)|744.528 - Discharge of guardian named as personal representative.

744.528 Discharge of guardian named as personal representative.—(1) A guardian authorized to manage property, who is subsequently appointed personal representative, must serve a copy of the guardian’s final report and petition for discharge upon the beneficiaries of the ward’s estate who will be affected by the report.(2) All such beneficiaries shall have 30 days to file objections to the final report and petition for discharge.(3) Any interested person may file a notice of a hearing on any objections filed by the beneficiaries. Notice of the hearing must be served upon the guardian, beneficiaries of the ward’s estate, and any other person to whom the court directs service. If a notice of hearing on the objections is not served within 90 days after filing of the objections, the objections are deemed abandoned.(4) The guardian may not be discharged until:(a) All objections have been judicially resolved;(b) The report of the guardian is approved by the court; and(c) In the case of a guardian of the property, all property has been distributed to the ward’s estate or the persons entitled to it.History.—s. 92, ch. 89-96; s. 66, ch. 90-271; s. 26, ch. 2006-178.
FL Stat § 744.531 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VII - Termination (Ss. 744.464-744.534)|744.531 - Order of discharge.

744.531 Order of discharge.—If the court is satisfied that the guardian has faithfully discharged her or his duties, has rendered a complete and accurate final report, and, in the case of a guardian of the property, has delivered the property of the ward to the person entitled, and that the interest of the ward is protected, the court shall enter an order of discharge. The discharge shall operate as a release from the duties of the guardianship and as a bar to any action against the guardian or the guardian’s surety unless the action is commenced within 3 years after the date of the order.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 21, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 93, ch. 89-96; s. 67, ch. 90-271; s. 1113, ch. 97-102.Note.—Created from former s. 746.14.
FL Stat § 744.602 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.602 - Short title; scope of part.

744.602 Short title; scope of part.—(1) This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Veterans’ Guardianship Law.”(2) The application of this part is limited to veterans and other persons who are entitled to receive benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This part is not intended to replace the general law relating to guardianship except insofar as this part is inconsistent with the general law relating to guardianship; in which event, this part and the general law relating to guardianship shall be read together, with any conflict between this part and the general law of guardianship to be resolved by giving effect to this part.History.—s. 18, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(1); s. 1, ch. 84-62; s. 38, ch. 93-268.Note.—Former s. 293.01.
FL Stat § 744.604 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.604 - Definitions.

744.604 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:(1) “Adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction” means a judicial decision or finding that a person is or is not incapacitated as provided in s. 744.331.(2) “Adjudication by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs” means a determination or finding that a person is competent or incompetent on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(3) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as head of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or her or his successor.(4) “Benefits” means arrears of pay, bonus, pension, compensation, insurance, and all other moneys paid or payable by the United States through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs by reason of service in the Armed Forces of the United States.(5) “Estate” means income on hand and assets acquired in whole or in part with income.(6) “Guardian” means any person acting as a fiduciary for a ward’s person or the ward’s estate, or both.(7) “Income” means moneys received from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as benefits, and revenue or profit from any property acquired in whole or in part with such moneys.(8) “Person” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or an association.(9) “United States Department of Veterans Affairs” means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessors or successors.(10) “Ward” means a beneficiary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.History.—s. 1, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(2); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 2, ch. 84-62; s. 95, ch. 89-96; s. 39, ch. 93-268; s. 1115, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 293.02.
FL Stat § 744.607 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.607 - Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.

744.607 Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former ward whose estate includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits heretofore or hereafter paid by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Not less than 15 days prior to hearing in such matter, notice in writing of the time and place thereof shall be given by mail (unless waived in writing) to the office of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction over the area in which any such suit or any such proceeding is pending.History.—s. 3, ch. 21795, 1943; s. 3, ch. 84-62; s. 40, ch. 93-268.Note.—Former s. 293.20.
FL Stat § 744.609 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.609 - Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.

744.609 Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.—The procedure for the placement into a United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital of a ward hereunder shall be the procedure prescribed in s. 394.4672.History.—s. 22, ch. 84-62; s. 41, ch. 93-268.
FL Stat § 744.613 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.613 - Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.

744.613 Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.—(1) Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the secretary requires, prior to the payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed for a ward, the appointment may be made in the manner hereinafter provided.(2) When a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a minor ward, a certificate of the secretary or the secretary’s authorized representative setting forth the age of such minor, as shown by the records of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and a statement that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due to the minor by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs are prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.(3) When a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the secretary or the secretary’s authorized representative, setting forth the fact that the person has been found incompetent and has been rated incompetent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due to such person by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, is prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.History.—ss. 2, 5, 6, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(3), (6), (7); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 5, ch. 84-62; s. 42, ch. 93-268; s. 1116, ch. 97-102.Note.—Consolidation of former ss. 293.03, 293.06, 293.07.
FL Stat § 744.616 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.616 - Petition for appointment of guardian.

744.616 Petition for appointment of guardian.—(1) A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by, or on behalf of, any person who under existing law is entitled to priority of appointment. If no person is so entitled, or if the person so entitled neglects or refuses to file such a petition within 30 days after the mailing of notice by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to the last known address of such person, indicating the necessity for filing the petition, a petition for such appointment may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by, or on behalf of, any responsible person residing in this state.(2)(a) The petition for appointment shall set forth:1. The name, age, and place of residence of the ward;2. The names and places of residence of the nearest relative, if known;3. The fact that the ward is entitled to receive moneys payable by or through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;4. The amount of moneys then due and the amount of probable future payments;5. The name and address of the person or institution, if any, having actual custody of the ward; and6. The name, age, relationship, if any, occupation, and address of the proposed guardian.(b) In the case of a mentally incompetent ward, the petition shall show that the ward has been found incompetent and has been rated incompetent on examination by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.History.—s. 4, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(5); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 6, ch. 84-62; s. 43, ch. 93-268.Note.—Former s. 293.05.
FL Stat § 744.617 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.617 - Notice by court of petition filed for appointment of guardian.

744.617 Notice by court of petition filed for appointment of guardian.—(1) When a petition for the appointment of a guardian has been filed pursuant to s. 744.616, the court shall cause such notice to be given as provided by the general guardianship law. In addition, notice of the petition shall be given to the office of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction over the area in which the court is located.(2) A copy of the petition provided for in s. 744.616 shall be mailed by the clerk of the court to the person or persons for whom a guardian is to be appointed, the clerk of court mailing the copy of the petition to the last known address of such person or persons not less than 5 days prior to the date set for the hearing of the petition by the court.History.—s. 2, ch. 11906, 1927; s. 7, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 2134; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(8); s. 7, ch. 84-62; s. 44, ch. 93-268.Note.—Consolidation of former ss. 293.08, 294.03.
FL Stat § 744.618 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.618 - Persons who may be appointed guardian.

744.618 Persons who may be appointed guardian.—(1) Notwithstanding any law with respect to priority of persons entitled to appointment, or nomination in the petition, the court may appoint some other individual or a bank or trust company as guardian if the court determines that the appointment of the other individual or bank or trust company would be in the best interest of the ward.(2) It is unlawful for a circuit judge to appoint either herself or himself, or a member of her or his family, as guardian for any person entitled to the benefits provided for in 38 U.S.C., as amended, except in a case when the person entitled to such benefits is a member of the family of the circuit judge involved.History.—s. 4, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2136; s. 24, ch. 73-334; s. 6, ch. 84-62; s. 1117, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 294.04.
FL Stat § 744.619 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.619 - Bond of guardian.

744.619 Bond of guardian.—When the appointment of a guardian is made, the guardian shall execute and file a bond to be approved by the court in an amount not less than the sum of the amount of moneys then due to the ward and the amount of moneys estimated to become payable during the ensuing year. The bond shall be in the form, and shall be conditioned, as required of guardians appointed under the general guardianship laws of this state. The court has the power to require, from time to time, the guardian to file an additional bond.History.—s. 8, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(9); s. 7, ch. 84-62.Note.—Former s. 293.09.
FL Stat § 744.621 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.621 - Inventory of ward’s property; guardian’s failure to file inventory; discharge; forfeiture of commissions.

744.621 Inventory of ward’s property; guardian’s failure to file inventory; discharge; forfeiture of commissions.—Every guardian shall, within 30 days after his or her qualification and whenever subsequently required by the circuit judge, file in the circuit court a complete inventory of all the ward’s personal property in his or her hands and, also, a schedule of all real estate in the state belonging to his or her ward, describing it and its quality, whether it is improved or not, and, if it is improved, in what manner, and the appraised value of same. The failure on the part of the guardian to conform to the requirements of this section is a ground for the discharge of the guardian, in which case the guardian shall forfeit all commissions.History.—s. 6, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2138; s. 24, ch. 73-334; s. 10, ch. 84-62; s. 1118, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 294.06.
FL Stat § 744.622 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.622 - Guardian empowered to receive moneys due ward from the United States Government.

744.622 Guardian empowered to receive moneys due ward from the United States Government.—A guardian appointed under the provisions of s. 744.616 may receive income and benefits payable by the United States through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and also has the right to receive for the account of the ward any moneys due from the United States Government in the way of arrears of pay, bonus, compensation or insurance, or other sums due by reason of his or her service (or the service of the person through whom the ward claims) in the Armed Forces of the United States and any other moneys due from the United States Government, payable through its agencies or entities, together with the income derived from investments of these moneys.History.—s. 6, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2138; s. 8, ch. 84-62; s. 45, ch. 93-268; s. 1119, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 294.05.
FL Stat § 744.624 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.624 - Guardian’s application of estate funds for support and maintenance of person other than ward.

744.624 Guardian’s application of estate funds for support and maintenance of person other than ward.—A guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of her or his ward to the support and maintenance of any person other than her or his ward, except upon order of the court after a hearing, notice of which has been given to the proper office of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as provided in s. 744.625.History.—s. 13, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(14); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 10, ch. 84-62; s. 46, ch. 93-268; s. 1120, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 293.14.
FL Stat § 744.625 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.625 - Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.

744.625 Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.—(1) Any person who is dependent on a ward for support may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order directing the guardian of the ward’s estate to contribute from the estate of the ward to the support, or support and education, of the dependent person, when the estate of the ward is derived in whole or in part from payments of compensation, adjusted compensation, pension, insurance, or other benefits made directly to the guardian of the ward by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. A notice of the application for support, or support and education, shall be given by the applicant to the office of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction over the area in which the court is located at least 15 days before the hearing on the application.(2) The grant or denial of an order for support, or support and education, does not preclude a further petition for an increase, decrease, modification, or termination of the allowance for such support, or support and education, by either the petitioner or the guardian.(3) The order for the support, or support and education, of the petitioner is valid for any payment made pursuant to the order, but no valid payment can be made after the termination of the guardianship. The receipt of the petitioner shall be a sufficient release of the guardian for payments made pursuant to the order.(4) When a claim for apportionment of benefits filed with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of a dependent or dependents of a disabled veteran is approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, subsequent payments of such apportioned benefits by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs prohibit an action for contempt from being instituted against the veteran.History.—s. 9, ch. 84-62; s. 47, ch. 93-268.
FL Stat § 744.626 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.626 - Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.

744.626 Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.—Except as provided by federal law, payments of benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration to or for the benefit of a disabled veteran or the veteran’s surviving spouse or dependents are exempt from the claims of creditors and shall not be liable to attachment, levy, or seizure by or under any legal or equitable process whatever, either before or after the receipt of the payments by the guardian or the beneficiary.History.—s. 9, ch. 84-62; s. 48, ch. 93-268; s. 1121, ch. 97-102.
FL Stat § 744.627 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.627 - Investment of funds of estate by guardian.

744.627 Investment of funds of estate by guardian.—Every guardian shall invest the funds of the estate in such manner or in such securities, in which the guardian has no interest, as allowed by chapter 518.History.—s. 12, ch. 14579, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17473, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(13); s. 10, ch. 84-62.Note.—Former s. 293.13.
FL Stat § 744.631 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.631 - Guardian’s petition for authority to sell ward’s real estate; notice by publication; penalties.

744.631 Guardian’s petition for authority to sell ward’s real estate; notice by publication; penalties.—(1) When a guardian of the estate of a minor or an incompetent ward, which guardian has the control or management of any real estate that is the property of such minor or incompetent, deems it necessary or expedient to sell all or part of the real estate, the guardian shall apply, either in term time or in vacation by petition to the judge of the circuit court for the county in which the real estate is situated, for authority to sell all or part of the real estate. If the prayer of the petition appears to the judge to be reasonable and just and financially beneficial to the estate of the ward, the judge may authorize the guardian to sell the real estate described in the petition under such conditions as the interest of the minor or incompetent may, in the opinion of the judge, seem to require.(2) The authority to sell the real estate described in the petition shall not be granted unless the guardian has given previous notice, published once a week for 4 successive weeks in a newspaper published in the county where the application is made, of his or her intention to make application to the judge for authority to sell such real estate, the guardian setting forth in the notice the time and place and to what judge the application will be made. If the lands lie in more than one county, the application for such authority shall be made in each county in which the lands lie.(3) The failure on the part of the guardian to comply with the provisions of this section makes the guardian and the guardian’s bond agents individually responsible for any loss that may accrue to the estate of the ward involved, and is a ground for the immediate removal of such guardian as to his or her functions, but does not discharge the guardian as to his or her liability or discharge the liabilities of his or her sureties.History.—s. 9, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2141; s. 24, ch. 73-334; s. 11, ch. 84-62; s. 1122, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 294.10.
FL Stat § 744.637 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.637 - Certified copies of public records made available.

744.637 Certified copies of public records made available.—When a copy of any public record is required by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the official charged with the custody of such public record shall, without charge, provide to the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on her or his behalf, or to the authorized representative of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, a certified copy of such record. For each and every certified copy so furnished by the official, the official shall be paid by the board of county commissioners the fee provided by law for copies.History.—s. 14, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(15); s. 7, ch. 29749, 1955; s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 13, ch. 84-62; s. 50, ch. 93-268; s. 1124, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 293.15.