Florida § 744.359 Abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a guardian

Florida Statutes

§ 744.359 — Abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a guardian

Florida § 744.359

TitleXLIII

Ch. 744GUARDIANSHIP

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Fla. Stat. § 744.359 (2026).

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(1)A guardian may not abuse, neglect, or exploit a ward.

(2)A guardian has committed exploitation when the guardian:

(a)Commits fraud in obtaining appointment as a guardian;

(b)Abuses his or her powers; or (c) Wastes, embezzles, or intentionally mismanages the assets of the ward.

(3)A person who believes that a guardian is abusing, neglecting, or exploiting a ward shall report the incident to the central abuse hotline of the Department of Children and Families.

(4)This section shall be interpreted in conformity with s. 825.103.

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(1) A guardian may not abuse, neglect, or exploit a ward.

(2) A guardian has committed exploitation when the guardian: (a) Commits fraud in obtaining appointment as a guardian; (b) Abuses his or her powers; or (c) Wastes, embezzles, or intentionally mismanages the assets of the ward.

(3) A person who believes that a guardian is abusing, neglecting, or exploiting a ward shall report the incident to the central abuse hotline of the Department of Children and Families.

(4) This section shall be interpreted in conformity with s. 825.103.