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Guardianship & Marchman Act Matters | Miami-Dade & South Florida<\/p>

Plenary Guardianship Court Filing Fees in Florida: What to Expect Before You File<\/h1>

Court costs and attorney fees can be hard to predict when a family is already under pressure. Here is a clear overview of the costs involved in a plenary guardianship, and how to plan for them.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Plenary guardianship court filing fees are only one part of what a Florida family may pay. A plenary guardianship asks a court to appoint a guardian to handle a person’s decisions. The costs start at filing and continue for years after the judge rules. This page explains each cost, who pays it, and which Florida law controls it.<\/p>\n

Robinson Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters. The firm serves families in Miami-Dade, South Florida, and statewide. Richard J. Casey III, Esq. is the responsible attorney for this page.<\/p>\n

What are the court filing fees and ongoing costs associated with plenary guardianship?<\/h2>\n

A plenary guardianship has one-time costs at the start and ongoing costs after a guardian is appointed. Start-up costs include the clerk’s filing fee and the examination of the person’s capacity. Ongoing costs include bond costs, audit fees, and yearly reports.<\/p>\n

Florida statutes, the clerk’s fee schedule, and court orders set the framework. The amount in any single case depends on the facts of that case. Costs usually arise in this order:<\/p>\n