Part III: Guardianship
Florida Probate Rules – 2026
Rule 5.540
Hearings
Rule 5.541
Recording of Hearings
Rule 5.550
Petition to Determine Incapacity
Rule 5.552
Voluntary Guardianship of Property
Rule 5.555
Guardianships of Minors
Rule 5.560
Petition for Appointment of Guardian of an Incapacitated Person
Rule 5.590
Application for Appointment As
Rule 5.600
Oath
Rule 5.610
Execution by Guardian
Rule 5.620
Inventory
Rule 5.625
Notice of Completion of Guardian Education Requirements
Rule 5.630
Petition for Approval of Acts
Rule 5.631
Petition for Approval by Professional
Rule 5.635
Petition for Extraordinary Authority
Rule 5.636
Settlement of Minors’ Claims
Rule 5.640
Continuance of Unincorporated Business or Venture of Ward
Rule 5.645
Management of Property of Nonresident Ward by Foreign Guardian
Rule 5.646
Standby Guardians
Rule 5.647
Surrogate Guardian
Rule 5.648
Emergency Temporary Guardian
Rule 5.649
Guardian Advocate
Rule 5.650
Resignation or Disqualification of Guardian; Appointment of Successor
Rule 5.660
Proceedings for Removal of Guardian
Rule 5.670
Termination of Guardianship on Change of Domicile of Resident Ward
Rule 5.680
Termination of Guardianship
Rule 5.681
Restoration of Rights of Person with Developmental Disability
Rule 5.685
Determination Regarding Alternatives to Guardianship
Rule 5.690
Initial Guardianship Report
Rule 5.695
Annual Guardianship Report
Rule 5.696
Guardian Accounting
Rule 5.697
Magistrates’ Review of Guardianship Inventories, Accountings, and Plans
Rule 5.700
Objection to Guardianship Reports
Rule 5.705
Petition for Interim Judicial Review
Rule 5.710
Reports of Public Guardian
Rule 5.720
Court Monitor
Rule 5.725
Emergency Court Monitor
Rule 5.800
Application of Revised Chapter 744 to Existing Guardianships