PART V FORMS
RULE 5.901. FORM FOR PETITION TO DETERMINE INCAPACITY
MODEL FORM FOR USE IN PETITION TO DETERMINE
INCAPACITY PURSUANT TO FLORIDA PROBATE RULE 5.550
In the Circuit Court of the
Judicial Circuit,
in and for
County, Florida
Pro
bate Division
Case No.
In Re: Guardianship of
Respondent’s Name
An Alleged Incapacitated Person
PETITION TO DETERMINE INCAPACITY
Petitioner, .....(______________)....., files this petition seeking a determination of
incapacity of the respondent and states:
1. Petitioner’s name: Petitioner’s age:
Petitioner’s home address and mailing address:
Petitioner’s relationship to the respondent:
2. Respondent’s name: Respondent’s age:
Respondent’s home address, mailing address, county of residence:
Primary language of the respondent:
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3. The factual basis for alleging incapacity:
4. List all persons, with their name and address, known to have information relating
to the basis for alleging incapacity:
5. Which rights are being sought to be removed under section 744.3215, Florida
Statutes? Indicate which rights that the petitioner requests be removed from the respondent,
but not delegated to a guardian:
( ) a. to marry. If the right to enter into a contract has been removed, the
right to marry is subject to court approval;
( ) b. to vote;
( ) c. to personally apply for government benefits;
( ) d. to have a driver license;
( ) e. to travel; and
( ) f. to seek or retain employment.
Indicate which rights that the petitioner requests be removed from the respondent, but may
be delegated to the guardian:
( ) a. to contract;
( ) b. to sue and defend lawsuits;
( ) c. to apply for government benefits;
( ) d. to manage property or to make any gift or disposition of property;
( ) e. to determine his or her residence;
( ) f. to consent to medical and mental health treatment; and
( ) g. to make decisions about his or her social environment or other
social aspects of his or her life.
If all of the above are checked a determination of plenary incapacity is requested. If only some of
the above are checked a determination of limited incapacity is requested.
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6. Is a guardianship being sought? Yes No
Check any possible alternatives to guardianship:
( ) a. trust agreements;
( ) b. powers of attorney;
( ) c. designations of health care surrogates;
( ) d. other advance directives; or
( ) e. other
If a guardianship is being sought, explain why the checked possible alternatives to guardianship
are insufficient to meet the needs of the respondent:
7. List the names, addresses, phone numbers, and relationships of the living next of
kin of the respondent, including date of birth if the person is a minor. If married, this includes the
spouse and all of his or her children:
Name Address Relationship
8. Name, address, and phone number of family physician, if known:
WHEREFORE, this court is respectfully requested to determine incapacity of the
respondent, award attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to Chapter 744, Florida Statutes, and grant
such other relief as the court deems just and proper.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing, and the facts alleged
are true, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signed on .....(date)......
Petitioner’s Signature
Petitioner’s Printed
Name: Petitioner’s
Address:
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Petitioner’s Phone Number:
Petitioner’s E-mail Address:
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