Florida § 744.471 - Appointment of successor.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.471 — Appointment of successor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.471. Appointment of successor.
A successor guardian must be appointed and duly qualified before a guardian shall be relieved of his or her duties and obligations as provided in s. 744.467. A successor guardian shall be appointed if a guardian dies, becomes incapacitated, or is removed. Successor guardians are governed by the laws concerning guardianships.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.471
What does Florida Statutes § 744.471 cover?
Section 744.471 ("Appointment of successor.") 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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