About Initial Plan of Guardian Advocate of the Person
A guardian advocate submits their initial care plan for a person with a developmental disability, outlining medical, social, residential, and treatment services.
When you'd use it: File this form after being appointed as guardian advocate by the court to establish the initial care plan for the ward.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Initial Plan of Guardian Advocate of the Person 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 Initial Plan of Guardian Advocate of the Person in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Initial Plan of Guardian Advocate of the Person (Form I) when file this form after being appointed as guardian advocate by the court to establish the initial care plan for the ward. 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 Initial Plan of Guardian Advocate of the Person 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 Initial Plan of Guardian Advocate of the Person 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).