Florida Statutes
Chapter 744 - Guardianship
Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)

744.602 - Short title; scope of part. - (1) This part shall be known and may be cited...

744.604 - Definitions. - (1) “Adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction” means a...

744.607 - Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest. - History.—s. 3, ch. 21795, 1943; s. 3, ch. 84-62; s....

744.609 - Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital. - History.—s. 22, ch. 84-62; s. 41, ch. 93-268.

744.613 - Appointment of guardian for ward authorized. - (1) Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States...

744.616 - Petition for appointment of guardian. - (1) A petition for the appointment of a guardian may...

744.617 - Notice by court of petition filed for appointment of guardian. - (1) When a petition for the appointment of a guardian...

744.618 - Persons who may be appointed guardian. - (1) Notwithstanding any law with respect to priority of persons...

744.619 - Bond of guardian. - History.—s. 8, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(9); s....

744.621 - Inventory of ward’s property; guardian’s failure to file inventory; discharge; forfeiture of commissions. - History.—s. 6, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2138; s. 24, ch....

744.622 - Guardian empowered to receive moneys due ward from the United States Government. - History.—s. 6, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2138; s. 8, ch....

744.624 - Guardian’s application of estate funds for support and maintenance of person other than ward. - History.—s. 13, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(14); s....

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...

744.626 - Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors. - History.—s. 9, ch. 84-62; s. 48, ch. 93-268; s. 1121,...

744.627 - Investment of funds of estate by guardian. - History.—s. 12, ch. 14579, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17473, 1935;...

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...

744.634 - Guardian’s accounts, filing with court and certification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs; notice and hearing on accounts; failure to account. - (1) Every guardian who receives on account of his or...

744.637 - Certified copies of public records made available. - History.—s. 14, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(15); s....

744.638 - Clerk of the circuit court; fees; duties. - History.—s. 10, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2142; s. 1, ch....

744.639 - Attorney’s fee. - History.—s. 7, ch. 84-62; s. 31, ch. 95-401; s. 16,...

744.641 - Guardian’s compensation; bond premiums. - History.—s. 11, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(12); s....

744.643 - Discharge of guardian of minor or incompetent ward. - History.—s. 16, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(17); s....

744.646 - Final settlement of guardianship; notice required; guardian ad litem fee; papers required by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. - History.—s. 11, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2143; s. 1, ch....

744.649 - Notice of appointment of general guardian; closing of veteran’s guardianship; transfer of responsibilities and penalties to general guardian. - History.—s. 6, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2138; s. 17, ch....

744.652 - Construction and application of part. - History.—ss. 17, 19, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(18);...

744.653 - Annual guardianship report. - History.—s. 6, ch. 91-306.