Guardianship bill modifies guardian duties and notice requirements for adult wards.

The bill amends guardianship duties in Florida, prohibiting guardians from restricting adult wards' contact with specified persons unless there is a risk of harm. It mandates guardians to provide notice of residential setting changes and identifies persons entitled to notice of the incapacitated person's death, disposition of remains, funeral arrangements, and final resting place. The bill also requires guardians to consider the ward's medical and health care options, financial resources, and desires when making residential decisions. Effective July 1, 2026.

Guardianship bill modifies guardian duties and notice requirements for adult wards.

The bill amends guardianship duties in Florida, prohibiting guardians from restricting adult wards' contact with specified persons unless there is a risk of harm. It mandates guardians to provide notice of residential setting changes and identifies persons entitled to notice of the incapacitated person's death, disposition of remains, funeral arrangements, and final resting place. The bill also requires guardians to consider the ward's medical and health care options, financial resources, and desires when making residential decisions. Effective July 1, 2026.