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Plenary Guardianship Attorney Serving South Florida<\/h1>

When a loved one can no longer make decisions, Robinson & Casey guides families through the legal process to establish plenary guardianship in Florida.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 02, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Plenary Guardianship Law Firm South Florida<\/h2>\n

A plenary guardianship is a court-ordered arrangement that gives you full legal authority over an incapacitated adult’s personal care, medical decisions, and financial management. Robinson & Casey has guided South Florida families through the guardianship process for years, handling everything from the initial petition through ongoing court compliance.<\/p>\n\n

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What Is a Plenary Guardianship in Florida?<\/h2>\n

A plenary guardianship grants a guardian complete authority over an incapacitated person’s person and estate, as defined under Florida Statutes Chapter 744<\/a>. The word “plenary” means full\u2014unlike a limited guardianship, which restricts the guardian’s powers to specific areas (medical decisions only, for example), a plenary guardian can make all major decisions for the ward (the person under guardianship).<\/p>\n

Before the court will grant plenary guardianship, it must first determine that the person is incapacitated. Incapacity means the person lacks the mental or physical ability to manage their own affairs\u2014their medical care, living situation, finances, or all three. This determination requires medical evidence, typically from a physician’s evaluation ordered by the court.<\/p>\n

Once appointed, the plenary guardian becomes responsible for the day-to-day care and legal affairs of the incapacitated person. The guardian acts as a fiduciary\u2014meaning they must always act in the ward’s best interest, not their own.<\/p>\n

Who Needs a Plenary Guardianship?<\/h2>\n

Plenary guardianship is necessary when an adult loses the capacity to make their own decisions and has no other legal mechanism in place. Common situations include:<\/p>\n