developmentally disabled individuals, pursuant to Florida Statutes
Chapter 393
All guardianship matters in the State of Florida require an attorney pursuant to
Florida Probate Rule 5.030.
An individual, through his/her attorney, may file for a guardian to be appointed for:
an adult person when they believe that person is not mentally capable of taking care of
himself or herself
an adult person on their own behalf may file a voluntary guardianship
when they may be physically unable to manage their property
An individual can be appointed as guardian of:
the person only
property only
person and property
in a limited (partial rights removed)
plenary capacity (total rights removed)
Guardianships are filed for minors when the minor child has inherited or
received money or property in excess of $15,000. In this type of case a
guardian of the property is all that is needed if the minor child's parents
are living. If a minor child's parents are deceased, a guardianship of the
person may also be required.
This link will take you to the Pinellas County's Sixth Judicial Circuit
Guardianship Information web page where you may download the Guardianship
Accounting and Plan Forms.
Note: Not all of the information listed under this web page is applicable
to Pasco County Courts.
The Statewide Public Guardianship Office has provided the following handbook
Guardianship Basics for easy reference. The handbook covers basic
information that can be a helpful reference guide, but it is not intended
to be a substitute for obtaining an attorney.
Jed Pittman
Clerk of the Circuit Court Mailing Address
PO Drawer 338
New Port Richey, FL 34656-0338 Physical Location:
7530 Little Road
Room 106
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 847-8186
8:30am-5:00pm
Monday-Friday
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