About Letters of Guardian Advocate of the Person Only
This form issues court-authorized letters designating a guardian advocate to exercise limited powers on behalf of a person with a developmental disability who lacks decision-making capacity in some areas.
When you'd use it: File this form after a guardian advocate has been appointed and has taken the prescribed oath, to formally grant them authority to make decisions regarding residence, medical/dental/surgical care, social environment, and government benefits representation.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Letters of Guardian Advocate 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: lakecountyclerkfl.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Letters of Guardian Advocate of the Person Only in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Letters of Guardian Advocate of the Person Only (H) when file this form after a guardian advocate has been appointed and has taken the prescribed oath, to formally grant them authority to make decisions regarding residence, medical/dental/surgical care, social environment, and government benefits representation. 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 Advocate 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 Advocate 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).