Florida § 744.521 - Termination of guardianship.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.521 — Termination of guardianship., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.521. Termination of guardianship.
When a ward becomes sui juris or is restored to capacity, when the guardian has been unable to locate the ward through diligent search, or, for a guardian of the property, when the property subject to the guardianship has been exhausted, the guardian shall file a final report and receive his or her discharge. A guardian of the person is discharged without further proceeding upon filing a certified copy of the ward’s death certificate. The court may require proof of the removal of incapacity.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.521
What does Florida Statutes § 744.521 cover?
Section 744.521 ("Termination of 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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