(1) At any time, any interested person, including the ward, may petition the court for review alleging that the guardian is not complying with the guardianship plan, is exceeding his or her authority under the guardianship plan, is acting in a manner contrary to s. 744.361, is denying visitation between the ward and his or her relatives in violation of s. 744.361(13), or is not acting in the best interest of the ward. The petition for review must state the nature of the objection to the guardian’s action or proposed action. Upon the filing of any such petition, the court shall review the petition and act upon it expeditiously.
(2) If the petition for review is found to be without merit, the court may assess costs and attorney’s fees against the petitioner.
History.—s. 56, ch. 89-96; s. 41, ch. 90-271; s. 1092, ch. 97-102; s. 18, ch. 2015-83.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLIII - Domestic Relations
Part VI - Powers and Duties (Ss. 744.361-744.462)
744.361 - Powers and duties of guardian.
744.362 - Initial guardianship report.
744.363 - Initial guardianship plan.
744.367 - Duty to file annual guardianship report.
744.3675 - Annual guardianship plan.
744.3679 - Simplified accounting procedures in certain cases.
744.368 - Responsibilities of the clerk of the circuit court.
744.3685 - Order requiring guardianship report; contempt.
744.369 - Judicial review of guardianship reports.
744.371 - Relief to be granted.
744.3715 - Petition for interim judicial review.
744.372 - Judicial review of guardianships.
744.3725 - Procedure for extraordinary authority.
744.373 - Production of property.
744.3735 - Annual appearance of the guardian.
744.374 - Payments to guardian.
744.384 - Subsequently discovered or acquired property.
744.387 - Settlement of claims.
744.391 - Actions by and against guardian or ward.
744.394 - Suspension of statutes of limitations in favor of guardian.
744.397 - Application of income of property of ward.
744.421 - Petition for support of ward’s dependents.
744.441 - Powers of guardian upon court approval.
744.442 - Delegation of authority.
744.444 - Power of guardian without court approval.
744.446 - Conflicts of interest; prohibited activities; court approval; breach of fiduciary duty.
744.447 - Petition for authorization to act.
744.454 - Guardian forbidden to borrow or purchase; exceptions.
744.457 - Conveyance of various property rights by guardians of the property.
744.461 - Purchasers and lenders protected.
744.462 - Determination regarding alternatives to guardianship.