Guardianship Forms

A child inherited money or property and needs a legal guardian to manage it. This form asks the court to appoint you as that guardian.

A parent or relative died and left assets to a minor child.

When a child needs a legal guardian for custody and care — but not for property. This form asks the court to appoint you as guardian of the child's person.

A child needs a guardian for custody/care but has no significant property.

For appointing a guardian over a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities who is over 18. Covers guardianship of the person, property, or both.

An adult family member has an intellectual disability and needs a legal guardian.

Before the court appoints anyone as a guardian, it requires a background check. This form gives permission to run that check. Required with every guardianship petition.

You're filing a guardianship petition — this form is always required.

Appoints or confirms a standby guardian for a person with intellectual disabilities, in case the current guardian becomes unable to serve.

You're the current 17-A guardian and want to designate a backup.

Standard court orders used in guardianship cases — for joint control of funds, bond requirements, and closing guardianship accounts.

The court is issuing orders related to your guardianship case.

Annual report filed by guardians who were not required to post a bond. Shows how the child's money was managed during the year.

You're a non-bonded guardian and it's time for your annual accounting.

Annual report filed by guardians who posted a bond. Shows income, expenses, and current balance of the child's property.

You're a bonded guardian and it's time for your annual accounting.

Asks the court for permission to withdraw money from the child's guardianship account for their support, education, or maintenance.

You need to use the child's money for their support or education expenses.

The court order approving the withdrawal of funds from the child's guardianship account.

The court has approved your withdrawal petition — this is the signed order.

When the child turns 18, this form asks the court to close the guardianship account and release the remaining funds to them.

The child has turned 18 and you need to close out the guardianship.

Filed by the guardian to close out their guardianship responsibilities and get a final accounting approved by the court.

The guardianship is ending and you need court approval to close the account.

A release signed by the former infant (now adult) confirming they received all guardianship funds and releasing the guardian from liability.

The child is now an adult and has received all their guardianship funds.

Designates a standby guardian who can step in immediately if the current parent or guardian becomes incapacitated or dies.

You want to name someone who can immediately care for your child if something happens to you.

A written designation of a standby guardian, to be filed with the court. This is the document that officially names your chosen standby.

You're filing a standby guardianship and need to formally designate your chosen person.

Checklist and information sheet for guardianship of person only proceedings.

Before filing a G-2A guardianship petition.

Checklist and information sheet for guardianship of person and/or property proceedings.

Before filing a G-2B guardianship petition.

Checklist for standby guardianship proceedings under SCPA 1726.

Before filing a standby guardianship petition.

Checklist for 17-A guardianship proceedings for intellectually disabled persons.

Before filing a 17-A guardianship petition.

Checklist for confirming or appointing a standby guardian under Article 17-A.

Before filing a 17-A standby or confirmation guardianship petition.