RULE 5.906. LETTERS OF GUARDIAN ADVOCACY
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 his/
her 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; and
( ) 4. to make decisions about social environment and social aspects of
life; and
( ) 5. to make decisions regarding education.
Without first obtaining specific authority from the court, pursuant to sections
744.3215(4) and 744.3725, Florida Statutes, the guardian advocate (co-guardian advocates) may
not:
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