Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes is hosting a free class for the public to learn about the guardianship process through the court system.

The How-To class will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Public Library, at 2001 North Tamiami Trail in North Fort Myers. The class will be held in Room B.

A guardianship exists when the court appoints a person (the guardian) to exercise all or some control over another individual’s person and/or property. The appointment is usually made when an individual is incapable of managing his or her own affairs.

During the class, attendees will learn the following:

• A brief overview of guardianship

• Who can and cannot be a guardian

• The various types of guardianship cases

• The process associated with each type of case

• Required forms & steps in filing/post hearing

• Available contacts & resources

The How-To class is free but registration is required. Anyone who would like to attend can register at leeclerk.org/seminar.

This class is part of the “How-To” series provided by the Lee Clerk’s office to educate the community about all of the resources available to them. Recorded tutorials of past “How-To” classes are available at leeclerk.org/howto.

About the Clerk’s office

The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Kevin Karnes is directly elected by and accountable to Lee County residents. In addition to the role of Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk is the County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, and the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for Lee County.