What are the reasons a guardian could be removed?

There are many reasons why a guardian could be removed. The Florida Guardianship Law states the grounds for removal explicitly. Listed below are some of the reasons:

-Fraud in obtaining his/her guardianship appointment

-Failure to properly discharge his/her guardianship duties

-Abuse of his/her guardianship powers

-Incapacity or illness which has resulted in an inability to discharge his/her guardianship duties

-Failure to comply with an order of the court

-Mismanagement of the ward’s property

-Conviction of a felony

-Failure to comply with the rules regulating guardianship reports

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