(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.
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.