(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.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLIII - Domestic Relations
Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)
744.602 - Short title; scope of part.
744.607 - Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.
744.613 - Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.
744.616 - Petition for appointment of guardian.
744.617 - Notice by court of petition filed for appointment of guardian.
744.618 - Persons who may be appointed guardian.
744.622 - Guardian empowered to receive moneys due ward from the United States Government.
744.626 - Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
744.627 - Investment of funds of estate by guardian.
744.637 - Certified copies of public records made available.
744.638 - Clerk of the circuit court; fees; duties.
744.641 - Guardian’s compensation; bond premiums.
744.643 - Discharge of guardian of minor or incompetent ward.