About Letters of Guardianship of the Property
This form establishes and documents the court's appointment of a guardian of the property and grants the guardian full power to exercise delegable legal rights and powers of an incapacitated ward.
When you'd use it: File this form after a guardian of the property has been appointed by the court, taken the prescribed oath, and completed all prerequisite acts, to formally issue letters of guardianship.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Letters of Guardianship of the Property 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: flcourts.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Letters of Guardianship of the Property in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Letters of Guardianship of the Property when file this form after a guardian of the property has been appointed by the court, taken the prescribed oath, and completed all prerequisite acts, to formally issue letters of guardianship. 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 Guardianship of the Property 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 Guardianship of the Property 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).