Florida S0960 amends guardianship laws to clarify disqualifications and conditions for appointing guardians.

Florida S0960 amends guardianship laws to specify who cannot be appointed as a guardian, including those with recent felony convictions, those with conflicts of interest, and those who have committed abuse or neglect. The bill also allows courts to appoint individuals with past felony convictions as guardians if certain conditions are met, such as the conviction being over 10 years old and the person being otherwise qualified. The act also outlines reasons for removing a guardian, including felony convictions, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Florida S0960 amends guardianship laws to clarify disqualifications and conditions for appointing guardians.

Florida S0960 amends guardianship laws to specify who cannot be appointed as a guardian, including those with recent felony convictions, those with conflicts of interest, and those who have committed abuse or neglect. The bill also allows courts to appoint individuals with past felony convictions as guardians if certain conditions are met, such as the conviction being over 10 years old and the person being otherwise qualified. The act also outlines reasons for removing a guardian, including felony convictions, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.