Florida § 744.454 - Guardian forbidden to borrow or purchase; exceptions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.454 — Guardian forbidden to borrow or purchase; exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.454. Guardian forbidden to borrow or purchase; exceptions.
A professional guardian may not purchase property or borrow money from his or her ward. A guardian who is not a professional guardian may do so if: (1) A court by written order authorizes the sale or loan after a hearing to which interested persons were given notice; or (2) The property is sold at public sale and the guardian is a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister of the ward or a cotenant of the ward in the property to be sold.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.454
What does Florida Statutes § 744.454 cover?
Section 744.454 ("Guardian forbidden to borrow or purchase; exceptions.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 744.454?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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