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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.

  • Guardianship Checklist

    Establishing a Guardianship is complicated. The basic steps are listed on this page, along with suggestions for getting help.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Probate Guardianship Workshop