Order Approving Annual Guardianship Plan of Guardian of the Person

Where to get the official form

The official version of Order Approving Annual Guardianship Plan of Guardian 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:

How to file Order Approving Annual Guardianship Plan of Guardian of the Person in Florida

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order Approving Annual Guardianship Plan of Guardian of the Person (G-4.040) when after a guardian of the person files an annual guardianship plan and the court reviews and approves it, typically on an annual basis during ongoing guardianship proceedings. 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.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Order Approving Annual Guardianship Plan of Guardian 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Order Approving Annual Guardianship Plan of Guardian 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).