Florida Statute 744.477 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLIII
DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 744
GUARDIANSHIP

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F.S. 744.477

744.477 Proceedings for removal of a guardian.—Proceedings for removal of a guardian may be instituted by the court, by any surety or other interested person, or by the ward. Reasonable notice shall be given to the guardian. On the hearing, the court may enter an order that is proper considering the pleadings and the evidence.

History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 21, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 85, ch. 89-96; s. 59, ch. 90-271.

Note.—Created from former s. 746.04.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 744.477

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Cases Citing Statute 744.477

Total Results: 20

In Re: Amendments to Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2024-07-03

Snippet: Stat. Reasons for removal of guardian. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA PROBATE RULES-2018 FAST-TRACK REPORT.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-09-27

Citation: 253 So. 3d 983

Snippet: Stat. Reasons for removal of guardian. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

Silveira v. Guardianship of Quiroga

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2015-01-28

Citation: 156 So. 3d 574, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 1000

Snippet: removal of a guardian, see §§ 744.474, 744.477, Fla. Stat. (2013). In response to Ms. Silveira’s

Bivins v. Rogers

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-03-12

Citation: 147 So. 3d 549, 2014 WL 940659, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 3460

Snippet: for removal of the guardian pursuant to section 744.477, Florida Statutes (2012). So that petitions for

In Re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2011-09-28

Citation: 73 So. 3d 205, 36 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 541, 2011 Fla. LEXIS 2287, 2011 WL 4467595

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Reasons for removal of guardian. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In Re Amend. to Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-07-10

Citation: 986 So. 2d 576, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 542, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 1242, 2008 WL 2686339

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Reasons for removal of guardian. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In Re Amendments to the Fl. Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-07-12

Citation: 964 So. 2d 140, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 505, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 1234, 2007 WL 2002458

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Petition for authorization to act. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In Re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-07-05

Citation: 959 So. 2d 1170, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 413, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 1193, 2007 WL 1932256

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Petition for authorization to act. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-02-01

Citation: 948 So. 2d 735, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 79, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 132, 2007 WL 268753

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Petition for authorization to act. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2005-09-29

Citation: 912 So. 2d 1178, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 666, 2005 Fla. LEXIS 1917, 2005 WL 2385258

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Petition for authorization to act. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

Foust v. Maldonado

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2005-04-01

Citation: 896 So. 2d 972, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 4527, 2005 WL 735904

Snippet: contained in Florida Probate Rule 5.660 and section 744.477, Florida Statutes (2003). We also agree that in

Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2003-06-19

Citation: 848 So. 2d 1069, 28 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 495, 2003 Fla. LEXIS 1063, 2003 WL 21402500

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Reasons for removal of guardian. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

Amendments to Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2001-10-11

Citation: 807 So. 2d 622, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 663, 2001 Fla. LEXIS 2009, 2001 WL 1194323

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Reasons for removal of guardian. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-09-28

Citation: 778 So. 2d 272, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 730, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 1905, 2000 WL 1424512

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Petition for authorization to act. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

Amendments to Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1996-10-03

Citation: 683 So. 2d 78, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 436, 1996 Fla. LEXIS 1713, 1996 WL 559880

Snippet: Fla.Stat. Petition for authorization to act. 744.477, Fla.Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1992-09-24

Citation: 607 So. 2d 1306, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 636, 1992 Fla. LEXIS 1622, 1992 WL 249483

Snippet: 474, Fla.Stat. Reasons for removal of guardian. 744.477, Fla.Stat. Proceedings for removal of a guardian

In Re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1991-08-22

Citation: 584 So. 2d 964, 16 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 557, 1991 Fla. LEXIS 1335, 1991 WL 169366

Snippet: Fla. Stat. Petition for authorization to act. § 744.477, Fla. Stat. Proceedings for removal. Ch. 48, Fla

Florida Bar

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1988-09-29

Citation: 537 So. 2d 500, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 601, 1988 Fla. LEXIS 1463, 1988 WL 143178

Snippet: 744.474 Reasons for removal of guardian. F.S. 744.477 Proceedings for removal. Rule References FPR 5

Florida Bar

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1988-09-29

Citation: 531 So. 2d 1261, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 601, 1988 Fla. LEXIS 1475, 1988 WL 53983

Snippet: 744.474 Reasons for removal of guardian. F.S. 744.477 Proceedings for removal. Rule References FPR 5

Florida Bar re Amendment to Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1984-09-13

Citation: 458 So. 2d 1079, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 401, 1984 Fla. LEXIS 3390

Snippet: committee notes revised. Statutory References F.S. 744.477 Proceedings for removal. F.S. 744.511 Accounting