Florida Statute 744.531 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLIII
DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 744
GUARDIANSHIP

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F.S. 744.531

744.531 Order of discharge.—If the court is satisfied that the guardian has faithfully discharged her or his duties, has rendered a complete and accurate final report, and, in the case of a guardian of the property, has delivered the property of the ward to the person entitled, and that the interest of the ward is protected, the court shall enter an order of discharge. The discharge shall operate as a release from the duties of the guardianship and as a bar to any action against the guardian or the guardian’s surety unless the action is commenced within 3 years after the date of the order.

History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 21, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 93, ch. 89-96; s. 67, ch. 90-271; s. 1113, ch. 97-102.

Note.—Created from former s. 746.14.

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Amendments to 744.531

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 744.531

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 744.531.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 744.531

Total Results: 17

DEBORAH DUROSS GUIBORD v. GUARDIANSHIP OF KATHLEEN DUROSS FORD

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2022-05-18

Snippet: final accounting is approved. See § 744.531, Fla. Stat. (2012). Section 744

DEBORAH DUROSS GUIBORD v. GUARDIANSHIP OF KATHLEEN DUROSS FORD

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2022-03-02

Snippet: final accounting is approved. See § 744.531, Fla. Stat. (2012). Section 744

In Re AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA PROBATE RULES

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-09-15

Citation: 200 So. 3d 761, 41 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 384, 2016 Fla. LEXIS 2037, 2016 WL 4916772

Snippet: on change of domicile of resident ward. § 744.531, Fla. Stat. Order of discharge. Rule References

Romano v. Olshen

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

Citation: 153 So. 3d 912, 2014 WL 940700

Snippet: his or her final accounting is approved. See § 744.531, Fla. Stat. (2012). Section 744.441(16), Florida

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: guardianship on change of domicile of resident ward. § 744.531, Fla. Stat. Order of discharge. Rule References

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: guardianship on change of domicile of resident ward. § 744.531, Fla. Stat. Order of discharge. Rule References

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: 1975 Revision: Implements sections 744.527 and 744.531, Florida Statutes, and also requires the guardian

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: of guardian named as personal representative. § 744.531, Fla. Stat. Order of discharge. § 744.534, Fla

DiDiego v. Crockett, Franklin & Chasen, P.A.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-02-12

Citation: 687 So. 2d 943, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 998

Snippet: within three years of the date of its discharge. § 744.531, Fla. Stat. (1995). Lawyers are officers of the

In Re Estate of Montanez

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-02-12

Citation: 687 So. 2d 943

Snippet: within three years of the date of its discharge. § 744.531, Fla. Stat. (1995). Lawyers are officers of the

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: 1975 Revision: Implements sections 744.527 and 744.531, Florida Statutes, and also requires the 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: guardianship on change of domicile of resident ward. § 744.531, Fla.Stat. Order of discharge. Rule References

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: guardianship on change of domicile of resident ward. § 744.531, Fla. Stat. Order of discharge. Rule References

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: 1975 Revision: Implements F.S. 744.527 and F.S. 744.531, and also requires the *559guardian applying for

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: 1975 Revision: Implements F.S. 744.527 and F.S. 744.531, and also requires the guardian applying for discharge

In re the Estate of Zaloudek

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1981-12-15

Citation: 407 So. 2d 317, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21941

Snippet: time of the guardian’s discharge (now Section 744.531), provides: “Upon the consideration of the application

In re Supplemental Petition for Changes in the Florida Rules of Probate & Guardianship Procedure

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1977-03-31

Citation: 344 So. 2d 828, 1977 Fla. LEXIS 3890

Snippet: statutory renumbering. Implements FGL 744.527 and FGL 744.-531, and also requires the guardian applying for discharge