Florida Statutes 744.358 – Liability of a guardian
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 744.358
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person who has been appointed by the court to act on behalf of a ward's person or property, or both. See Florida Statutes 744.102
- Property: means both real and personal property or any interest in it and anything that may be the subject of ownership. See Florida Statutes 744.102
- Ward: means a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. See Florida Statutes 744.102
(1) A guardian is not liable, solely because of the guardianship, for the debts, contracts, or torts of her or his ward.
(2) In dealing with the ward’s property, a guardian is subject to the standards set forth in s. 518.11.