Guardianship Training

Guardianship Related Courses

Information and registration resources and links are in this web section.

Florida Non-Professional Guardianship-Person & Property - Adults (LAEX 0225)

This course is required of each person appointed by the court to be a guardian and must be completed within four months after appointment. This is a court-approved, non-professional guardianship training course and meets statutory guardianship education requirements. Taught by attorneys, financial planners, healthcare professionals and professional care managers, it is co-sponsored by EFSC, the judges of the 18th Judicial Circuit, & the Brevard Guardianship Association. Curriculum addresses: 
•    History of guardianship in Florida
•    Types of guardianship
•    Maintenance and termination of guardianship
•    Required forms
•    Legal duties and responsibilities of a guardian
•    Rights of the ward
•    Preparation of guardianship reports
•    Financial accounting for the ward's property

Contact Hours: 8

Florida Non-Professional Guardianship - Minors (LAEX 0241)

This Florida Statewide Public Guardianship Office approved course offers an overview of all the elements of the Florida non-professional guardianship process for minors and meets Florida statutory guardianship educational requirements. Curriculum addresses:
•    Legal duties and responsibilities of a guardian
•    Annual guardianship accounts for the ward's property
•    Maintenance and termination of guardianship
•    Required forms
•    Rights of the ward

Contact Hours: 4