About Oath of Guardian Advocate, Designation of Resident Agent & Acceptance
A guardian advocate swears an oath to faithfully perform their duties and designates a resident agent for service of process in a guardianship advocacy case.
When you'd use it: When an individual is appointed as a guardian advocate and must formally accept the designation and provide an oath of faithful performance.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Oath of Guardian Advocate, Designation of Resident Agent & Acceptance is published as a PDF by the Florida courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: lakecountyclerkfl.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Oath of Guardian Advocate, Designation of Resident Agent & Acceptance in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Oath of Guardian Advocate, Designation of Resident Agent & Acceptance (FORM E) when when an individual is appointed as a guardian advocate and must formally accept the designation and provide an oath of faithful performance. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Florida probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Oath of Guardian Advocate, Designation of Resident Agent & Acceptance carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Oath of Guardian Advocate, Designation of Resident Agent & Acceptance to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Florida county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).