Self-Help Probate Guardianship
Probate Guardianship
A Probate Guardianship is when the Court appoints an adult who is not the child’s parent to take care of the child and/or the child’s property.
Probate Court can only grant a Probate Guardianship if the child is not involved in a Family Court or Juvenile Court action.
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Guardianship Checklist
Establishing a Guardianship is complicated. The basic steps are listed on this page, along with suggestions for getting help.
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Guardianship Forms
To establish a Guardianship of the Person or the Estate, you need the forms are are linked and can be downloaded from this page.
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How to End Guardianships
Find out when a guardianship ends, if you can resign, and what the Court's role is in ending a guardianship.
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Probate Guardianship Workshop