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Plenary Guardianship of a Minor in Florida<\/h1>

Full legal authority to care for a child. Robinson & Casey guides families through the petition process and court approval.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published September 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Plenary Guardianship of a Minor in Florida<\/h2>\n

Plenary guardianship grants you full legal authority over both a minor’s personal care and financial matters\u2014including medical decisions, education, living arrangements, and property management. If you’re a grandparent, relative, or caregiver stepping in after parental death, incapacity, or abandonment, plenary guardianship of a minor provides the court-ordered authority you need to make binding decisions and protect the child’s future.<\/p>\n

Robinson & Casey guides families through the Florida guardianship process from start to finish, handling petition preparation, court filing, and representation at your hearing.<\/p>\n

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What Is Plenary Guardianship of a Minor?<\/h2>\n

Plenary guardianship is full legal guardianship that grants you authority over both the person and property of a minor child.<\/p>\n

Under Chapter 744 of the Florida Statutes<\/a>, a plenary guardian holds comprehensive decision-making power<\/a>. You’ll manage the minor’s medical care, approve or make educational decisions, determine where the child lives, handle finances and inheritance, and represent the minor in legal matters. The court appoints you as guardian after finding that the arrangement serves the minor’s best interest.<\/p>\n

Plenary guardianship differs from other guardianship types:<\/strong><\/p>\n