Can guardianship be terminated?

Yes, guardianship in the state of Florida can be terminated. In most cases, this occurs when the ward (the person under the guardian’s care) is considered to have reached the age of majority and thus no longer requires a guardian to handle their affairs. The age of majority in Florida is 18, so once someone turns 18, they can petition the court to have the guardianship removed. In some cases, the court may determine that the ward is capable of managing their own affairs and can terminate a guardianship before the age of 18. The court may also determine that a guardianship can be terminated if the guardians are deemed to be unable to fulfill their duties, if the ward petitions to have the guardianship removed, or if the court hears evidence that the guardianship is no longer necessary. It is also possible for guardianship to be terminated in certain cases if a court determines that the ward is not capable of making competent decisions. In such cases, the court may order the appointment of a conservator to make decisions for the ward. In any case, the court will consider all the circumstances before deciding whether to terminate a guardianship.

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