About Letters of Guardian Advocacy of the Person Only
This form grants a Guardian Advocate authority to make specific decisions on behalf of a person with a developmental disability who retains most legal rights.
When you'd use it: File this form after a court appoints a Guardian Advocate to officially vest the advocate with specified powers regarding residence, medical care, social decisions, and government benefits.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Letters of Guardian Advocacy of the Person Only 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: jud14.flcourts.org
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Letters of Guardian Advocacy of the Person Only in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Letters of Guardian Advocacy of the Person Only (Form F) when file this form after a court appoints a Guardian Advocate to officially vest the advocate with specified powers regarding residence, medical care, social decisions, and government benefits. 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 Letters of Guardian Advocacy of the Person Only 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 Letters of Guardian Advocacy of the Person Only 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).