Florida — Professional Guardian Bond
Preparing a Florida professional guardian bond? Check whether you need the professional guardian's blanket bond or a separate ward-specific bond, then start the Propeller application through The Southern Agency.
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- Recorded state
- Florida
- Bond type
- Fiduciary / Guardianship Bond
- Category
- Court, probate & fiduciary
What this bond does
Florida section 744.2003 describes a blanket fiduciary bond conditioned on a professional guardian's faithful performance of duties. That professional bond is separate from additional bonds required for an individual guardianship.
- Who needs it
- Professional guardians whose bonding requirement falls under section 744.2003. The statute includes exemptions; being appointed guardian does not by itself establish that this professional-bond requirement applies to you.
- Who it protects
- The statutory blanket bond covers all wards served by the professional guardian, within the bond's total face amount. The amount does not multiply by the number of wards.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
Have these ready
- Have the professional guardian's legal name and primary business address available.
- Keep the professional bonding instructions and required amount handy, including any request above the statutory minimum.
- Identify the circuit clerk receiving the professional bond and any other courts needing proof.
- If the request names a particular ward or case, clarify whether it is a separate guardianship bond. After issuance, arrange the required posting or proof separately.
Questions about this bond
Is the $50,000 amount for each ward?
The statute describes a blanket bond of at least $50,000 and limits total bond liability to its face amount regardless of the number of wards. Confirm the amount and conditions requested for your professional bond.
Does the professional bond replace a ward-specific bond?
Section 744.2003 says it is in addition to bonds required under section 744.351. Keep the two requests separate when you apply.
Does buying this bond register me as a professional guardian?
No. Bonding, professional registration and appointment are separate requirements. Follow the Office of Public and Professional Guardians and court instructions that apply to your role.
What happens after Purchase Now?
Propeller opens in a new tab through The Southern Agency. Submit the professional bond application for review and issuance. Check the issued form against the statutory and clerk's instructions; the application does not post the bond for you.