About Guardian Advocate Education Requirements
A guardian advocate certifies to the court that they have completed the required statutory education and training within four months of appointment.
When you'd use it: File this form after completing the mandatory guardian advocate education training required by Florida Statutes 744.3135 and 744.3145, within four months of appointment.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Guardian Advocate Education Requirements 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 Guardian Advocate Education Requirements in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Guardian Advocate Education Requirements (Form K) when file this form after completing the mandatory guardian advocate education training required by Florida Statutes 744.3135 and 744.3145, within four months of appointment. 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 Guardian Advocate Education Requirements 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 Guardian Advocate Education Requirements 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).