Florida § 744.3085 - Guardian advocates.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.3085 — Guardian advocates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.3085. Guardian advocates.
A circuit court may appoint a guardian advocate, without an adjudication of incapacity, for a person with developmental disabilities if the person lacks the capacity to do some, but not all, of the tasks necessary to care for his or her person, property, or estate, or if the person has voluntarily petitioned for the appointment of a guardian advocate. Unless otherwise specified, the proceeding shall be governed by the Florida Probate Rules. In accordance with the legislative intent of this chapter, courts are encouraged to consider appointing a guardian advocate, when appropriate, as a less restrictive form of guardianship.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.3085
What does Florida Statutes § 744.3085 cover?
Section 744.3085 ("Guardian advocates.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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