#Guardianship papers registration

If the renewal package is not filed after the thirty (30) day grace period, the Court may deny petitions for appointment and reduce the hourly rate of the professional guardian. If the Office of Public and Professional Guardians removes or declines to register a professional guardian because of the professional guardian’s failure to timely file a renewal package or a complete package or due to other discrepancies the Court will allow the professional guardian to demonstrate their filing of the renewal package within thirty (30) days after the due date.

#Guardianship papers registration

Thus, a professional guardian cannot be appointed as guardian if not registered with the Office of Public and Professional Guardians and a professional guardian may be required to show proof of current registration at the time of appointment or provide written proof of compliance at the time of the hearing. Per Section 744.2002, Florida Statutes 'A professional guardian must register with the Office of Public and Professional Guardians.

Office of Public and Professional Guardians The section judge will determine if further action, such as a hearing, is necessary. Pursuant to Florida Statute 744.3135(1) and Administrative Order 2019-005 PA/PI CIR, all petitions for appointment of guardian(s), including petitions for appointment of successor guardian will be forwarded by the Clerk’s office to the Probate, Guardianship and Mental Health division of the Court for a criminal and credit (if appropriate) background investigation PRIOR to the appointment of the guardian. If the investigation results reveal discrepancies, a letter stating the discrepancies will be sent to the section judge, the attorney and the proposed guardian(s).

The following applies to Pinellas County:īackground Investigations of Proposed Guardians

Guardianship, Mental Health and Court Monitor Division.