The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLIII
DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 744
GUARDIANSHIP

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F.S. 744.391

744.391 Actions by and against guardian or ward.—If an action is brought by the guardian against the ward, or vice versa, or if the interest of the guardian is adverse to that of his or her ward, a guardian ad litem shall be appointed to represent the ward in that particular litigation. In any litigation between the guardian and the ward, a guardian ad litem shall be appointed to represent the ward. If there is a conflict of interest between the guardian and the ward, the guardian ad litem shall petition the court for removal of the guardian. Judgments in favor of the ward shall become the property of the ward without the necessity for any assignment by the guardian or receipt by the ward upon termination of guardianship. The guardian may receive payment and satisfy any judgment in behalf of the ward without joinder by the ward.

History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 64, ch. 89-96; s. 1097, ch. 97-102.

Note.—Created from former s. 744.61.

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Amendments to 744.391

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 744.391

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 744.391.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA PROBATE RULES, 986 So. 2d 576 (Fla. 2008)

. . . This rule implements sections 731.303(5), 733.308, and 744.391, Florida Statutes, and includes some of . . . Settlement of claims. § 744.391, Fla. Stat. . . .

In GUARDIANSHIP OF SHELL, v. M. Ad, 978 So. 2d 885 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . We also note that section 744.391, Florida Statutes (2005), requires the probate court to appoint a guardian . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA PROBATE RULES, 948 So. 2d 735 (Fla. 2007)

. . . This rule implements sections 731.303(5), 733.308, and 744.391, Florida Statutes, and includes some of . . . Settlement of claims. § 744.391, Fla. Stat. . . . Settlement of claims. § 744.391, Fla. Stat. . . .

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. v. PETERSEN Dr. M., 920 So. 2d 75 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . . § 744.391, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

K. A. S. T. J. M. G. M. v. R. E. T. S. L. T. Co- T. J. M., 914 So. 2d 1056 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . subsequently petitioned for the appointment of a guardian ad litem for the Ward in accordance with section 744.391 . . .

AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA PROBATE RULES, 848 So. 2d 1069 (Fla. 2003)

MORGAN, v. GUARDIANSHIP OF TURGEON,, 755 So. 2d 161 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . situation where the interest of the guardian was adverse to that of her ward within the meaning of section 744.391 . . .

BACHINGER, v. SUNBANK SOUTH FLORIDA, N. A., 675 So. 2d 186 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . See § 744.391, Fla.Stat. (1993); Fla.Prob.R. 5.120. . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA PROBATE RULES, 607 So. 2d 1306 (Fla. 1992)

. . . .-303(5), Re 733.308, and Re 744.391, Florida Statutes, and includes some of the provisions of prior . . . Settlement of claims. § 744.391, Fla.Stat. . . .

LOPEZ a M. v. VARIETY CHILDREN S HOSPITAL,, 600 So. 2d 506 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . Dickman, 547 So.2d 170, 172 (Fla. 3d DCA), rev. denied, 557 So.2d 866 (Fla.1989); § 744.391, Fla. . . .

GLATTHAR, v. E. HOEQUIST,, 600 So. 2d 1205 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . . §§ 744.474(11); 744.391, Fla.Stat. (1991). See Jannis v. . . .

AUERBACH, v. McKINNEY,, 549 So. 2d 1022 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . Macias, 507 So.2d 1113 (Fla. 3d DCA 1987), relying upon Florida Statute Section 744.391; In re: Estate . . .

M. BURDEN v. J. DICKMAN, Ad, 547 So. 2d 170 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . guardian ad litem is mandated where the interest of the guardian is adverse to that of the ward, § 744.391 . . .

AMERICAN PROTECTORS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. SEPULVEDA,, 541 So. 2d 778 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . remand, the trial court is directed to appoint a guardian ad litem pursuant to sections 744.102(2) and 744.391 . . .

JANNIS, v. TANNER F., 533 So. 2d 300 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . The trial court did not either appoint a guardian ad litem as is mandatorily required by section 744.391 . . . This provision provides in part: 744.391 Actions by and against guardian or ward. — If an action is brought . . .

THE FLORIDA BAR. In Re RULES OF PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP PROCEDURE, 537 So. 2d 500 (Fla. 1988)

. . . This rule implements F.S. 731.303(5), F.S. 733.308, and F.S. 744.391, and includes some of the provisions . . .

THE FLORIDA BAR. In Re RULES OF PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP PROCEDURE, 531 So. 2d 1261 (Fla. 1988)

. . . This rule implements F.S. 731.303(5), F.S. 733.308, and F.S. 744.391, and includes some of the provisions . . .

FLORIDA POWER LIGHT COMPANY v. MACIAS, a MACIAS,, 507 So. 2d 1113 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . So.2d 97 (Fla.1973) (interpreting section 732.54, Florida Statutes (1967), the forerunner of section 744.391 . . .

In GUARDIANSHIP OF K. JANSEN, 405 So. 2d 1074 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . This was properly done in accordance with Section 744.391, Florida Statutes (1979), which provides in . . .

RAMEY L. v. B. THOMAS M., 382 So. 2d 78 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . . § 744.391, Florida Statutes (1977). . . . . § 744.391 Fla.Stat. (1979). . § 62.062(2)(a) Fla.Stat. (1979). . § 63.092(2) Fla.Stat. (1979). . § . . .

THE FLORIDA BAR. In SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR CHANGES IN FLORIDA RULES OF PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP PROCEDURE, 344 So. 2d 828 (Fla. 1977)

. . . This rule implements FPC 731.303(5), FPC 733.308, and FGL 744.391, and includes some of the provisions . . .

In CASTRO, a In CASTRO, a, 344 So. 2d 270 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . Section 744.391, Florida Statutes (1975). . . .