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FLORIDA GUARDIANSHIP EXAM (ACTUAL / )
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Guardian of the Property Duties Create guardian accounts over all cash and bank accounts
- After location of assets, bring all found assets into control of
- Immediately ascertain status of real property insurance and
- Confirm title evidence of real property
- Personal property be protected in best interest of ward's
the guardian
loans
future
- Specific Duties of Property Guardian
(1) Protect and preserve the property with accurate records of administration (2) Perform duties required by law (3) At termination, deliver property to lawfully entitled person
Guardian of the Property Powers Retaining and receiving assets
- Insuring estates from damages 1 / 3
- Paying taxes
Guardian of the Person Primary responsibility is to properly exercise the rights of the ward that have been delegated to the guardian in "best interest" of the ward
Guardian of the Person Rights
May include to:
- Contract
- Sue/Defend
- Apply for gov benefits
- Manage Property
- Determine Ward residence
- Social aspect decisions (visitation, communication, etc.)
Nondelegable rights for Guardian of the Person To marry
- To vote
- Have a driver's license
- Travel
- Seek/retain employment 2 / 3
Guardian of the Person duties MUST make an assessment of the ward, at least, once per
calendar quarter, including:
- Ward's appearance and condition
- Ward's living situation
- Possible need for additional services
- Nature/extent of visitation/communication with family
friends
Standby Guardian Guardian may petition for their appointment A hearing to determine appointment is held
- If approved, serve as "shadow" to guardian until, and if,
needed to replace the guardian
Preened Guardian An adult or the parents of an unemancipated minor may designate the person who should serve as a guardian before a guardian is needed
Voluntary Guardian
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