Florida § 744.462 - Determination regarding alternatives to guardianship.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.462 — Determination regarding alternatives to guardianship., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.462. Determination regarding alternatives to guardianship.
Any judicial determination concerning the validity of the ward’s durable power of attorney, trust, or trust amendment shall be promptly reported in the guardianship proceeding by the guardian of the property. If the instrument has been judicially determined to be valid or if, after the appointment of a guardian, a petition is filed alleging that there is an alternative to guardianship which will sufficiently address the problems of the ward, the court shall review the continued need for a guardian and the extent of the need for delegation of the ward’s rights.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 744.462 cover?
Section 744.462 ("Determination regarding alternatives to guardianship.") 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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