Fl. Prob. R. 5.906
FORM LETTERS OF GUARDIAN ADVOCACY
In the Circuit Court of the
____________Judicial
Circuit, in and for ____________
County, Florida
Probate Division
Case No.______________
In Re: Guardian Advocacy of
_________________________________
Respondent's Name
Person with Developmental Disability
_________________________________
LETTERS OF GUARDIAN ADVOCATE (CO-GUARDIAN ADVOCATES) OF THE PERSON
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WHEREAS, .....(guardian advocate's name(s)).....has/have been appointed guardian advocate(s) of the person of .....(the ward)....., a person with a developmental disability who lacks the decision-making capacity to do some of the tasks necessary to take care of the ward's person; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, the undersigned, declare that .....(guardian advocate's name(s)).....is/are duly qualified under the laws of the State of Florida to act as guardian advocate of the person of .....(the ward)...., with full power to exercise the following powers and duties on behalf of the person with a developmental disability:
( ) 1. to apply for government benefits;
( ) 2. to determine residency;
( ) 3. to consent to medical and mental health treatment;
( ) 4. to make decisions about social environment and social
aspects of life;
( ) 5. to make decisions regarding education; and
( ) 6. to bring an independent action for support.
Without first obtaining specific authority from the court, under sections 744.3215(4) and 744.3725, Florida Statutes, the guardian advocate (co-guardian advocates) may not:
The respondent retains all legal rights except those that are specifically granted to the guardian advocate (co-guardian advocates) under court order.
ORDERED this .....(date)......
__________________
Judge
Fl. Prob. R. 5.906