Who can be appointed as a guardian in Florida?
In Florida, any resident older than 18 who is of sound mind and who has not been convicted of a felony may serve as a guardian. A non-profit religious or charitable corporation may also be a guardian. Some Florida counties also have an office of the public guardian, who may be appointed to serve for a person who is eligible for Medicaid, has no willing family or friends and can’t afford to pay a private guardian.
