Florida § 744.618 - Persons who may be appointed guardian.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.618 — Persons who may be appointed guardian., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.618. Persons who may be appointed guardian.
(1) Notwithstanding any law with respect to priority of persons entitled to appointment, or nomination in the petition, the court may appoint some other individual or a bank or trust company as guardian if the court determines that the appointment of the other individual or bank or trust company would be in the best interest of the ward. (2) It is unlawful for a circuit judge to appoint either herself or himself, or a member of her or his family, as guardian for any person entitled to the benefits provided for in 38 U.S.C., as amended, except in a case when the person entitled to such benefits is a member of the family of the circuit judge involved.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.618
What does Florida Statutes § 744.618 cover?
Section 744.618 ("Persons who may be appointed guardian.") 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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