To start a new Guardianship for a Legally Incapacitation Adult you will need to complete the forms below. Completed forms along with the filing fee can then be submitted to the court.
What you need to know before filing a petition to appoint a guardian for an incapacitated adult. Please review the attached pamphlet PC666 which provides information on guardianships and on their alternatives.
INITIALLY: $175.00 FILING FEE
PC625 Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual – Instructions for completion are included
MC97 Personal Identifying Information will also need to be filed to complete the Petition. This document is confidential and for court use only.
PC626 Notice of Rights to Alleged Incapacitated Individual – to be given to Incapacitated individual
DHS-1929 Central Registry Clearance Request
Guardian Proof of Identity – Complete and provide a copy of driver’s license (one for each guardian)
PC630 Report of Physician or Mental Health Professional
PC563 Publication of Notice of Hearing & PC617 Declaration of Intent to Give Notice by Publication – Only needed if last known address of interested parties is unknown.
Once you file your petition, a Guardian Ad Litem will be appointed to visit the proposed ward, gather information about the proposed guardian, draft a report and make recommendations to the judge at the hearing.