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Petition for Appointment of Guardian Advocate of the Person Only

This is the petition form that needs to be filled out for the guardian advocate of the person process.  The automated form is designed to generate the correct documents whether you are applying as single or co-guardian advocates.  In this case you will only need to fill out the automated form one time regardless of the number of guardian advocates.     

We'll ask you one question at a time and your answers will fill out the Petition for Appointment form.​  Then the form will be emailed to you.
Fill out Petition

Prefer to print and fill out the form by hand?

We recommend that you fill out our automated online form by clicking the "Fill out Petition" button above.    But we understand that sometimes you may want to print a blank form and fill it out yourself.  

​** Please download the version of form that matches the number of guardians that will be on the petition (one or two).
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Disclaimer: Turning 18 is a joint collaboration between GAPS Legal PLLC and The Florida Bar Foundation. This website does not constitute legal advice and is provided as-is without any warranty or guarantee. Although a lawyer is not required to successfully file a guardian advocate case, you may want to seek legal guidance from a licensed lawyer.
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