Guardianship - Information About Filing

What do I file to become the guardian of an adult?

There is a petition form to start a guardianship case for an adult.

• Adult Guardianship Petition Packet, PG 500
  • Cover Sheet, PG 500
  • Instructions: How to Ask the Court to Appoint a Guardian for an Adult, PG 505
  • Petition for Appointment of a Full Guardian for an Adult, PG-100 [Fill-In PDF]
  • Notice of Guardianship Hearing (to Interested Persons), PG-115 [Fill-In PDF]
  • Certificate of Service by Certified Mail, PG-117 [Fill-In PDF]
• Information on court fees and fee waivers
• Powers and Duties of a Full Guardian of an Adult (Booklet), PG-510

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What if there is an emergency and someone needs a temporary guardian?

You may request that the court appoint a temporary guardian if the respondent:

• needs immediate services to protect the person against serious injury, illness or disease, and
• is not capable of arranging the necessary services.

If the court appoints a temporary guardian during the guardianship case, it will expire when the court appoints a regular (full or partial) guardian, or when the petition for appointment of a guardian is dismissed.

If there is an emergency, for appointment of a temporary guardian, fill out:

• Emergency Petition Packet - Adult Guardianship, PG 520
  • Cover Sheet, PG-520
  • Instructions: How to Ask the Court to Appoint a Temporary Guardian in an Emergency, PG 525
  • Emergency Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian, PG-101 [Fill-In PDF]

AND

• Adult Guardianship Petition Packet, PG 500
  • Cover Sheet, PG 500
  • Instructions: How to Ask the Court to Appoint a Guardian for an Adult, PG 505
  • Petition for Appointment of a Full Guardian for an Adult, PG-100 [Fill-In PDF]
  • Notice of Guardianship Hearing (to Interested Persons), PG-115 [Fill-In PDF]
  • Certificate of Service by Certified Mail, PG-117 [Fill-In PDF]

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What do I file to become a partial guardian of an adult?

To request partial guardianship, you can file:

• Petition for Appointment of a Partial Guardian for an Adult, PG-103 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Guardianship Hearing, PG-115 [Fill-In PDF]
• Certificate of Service by Certified Mail, PG-117 [Fill-In PDF]

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What do I file to become the guardian of a child who is NOT Alaska Native or American Indian?

These forms are:

• for a child who is NOT Alaska Native or American Indian, and
• when BOTH parents consent to the guardianship.

Do not use this packet if the child is an "Indian child" as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act. "Indian child" means any unmarried person who is under the age of 18 and who is either a member of an Indian tribe or Alaska Native village, or is eligible for membership in an Indian tribe or Alaska Native village. See page 3 of the instructions in the packet for more information about this.

Packet for Guardianship of a Non-Indian Minor

• Cover sheet PG-600
• Instructions for Minor Guardianship Petition (Non-Indian Child) PG-605
• Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for a Minor, PG-610 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Acceptance of Appointment as Guardian of a Minor PG-630
• Parent's Consent to Appointment of a Guardian (2 copies - one for each parent), PG-615 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Guardianship Hearing For Non-Indian Child (by Petitioner), PG-620 [Fill-In PDF]

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What do I file to become the guardian of an Alaska Native or American Indian child?

These forms are for:

• for a child who is Alaska Native or American Indian, and
• when BOTH parents consent to the guardianship.

Use this packet if the child is an "Indian child" as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act. "Indian child" means any unmarried person who is under the age of 18 and who is either a member of an Indian tribe or Alaska Native village, or is eligible for membership in an Indian tribe or Alaska Native village. See page 3 of the instructions in the packet for more information about this.

Packet for Guardianship of an Alaska Native or American Indian Minor

• Cover sheet PG-601
• Instructions for Minor Guardianship Petition (Indian Child) PG-606
• Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for a Minor, PG-610 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Acceptance of Appointment as Guardian of a Minor PG-630
• Parent's Consent to Appointment of a Guardian (2 copies - one for each parent), PG-615 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Guardianship Hearing For Indian Child (by Petitioner), PG-621 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to BIA to Notify Indian Tribe or Parent of Petition for Guardianship of an Indian Child, PG-622 [Fill-In PDF]
• Certificate of Service by Certified Mail (Guardianship of Indian Child), PG-623 [Fill-In PDF]

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What if the child’s parents do NOT agree to the guardianship?

The court does not have forms for that situation and you will need to talk to an attorney.

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Who can be a Petitioner?

Anyone can request the court appoint a guardian for an incapacitated person by filing the petition for guardianship. The court considers whether the proposed guardian meets the legal requirements.

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Can I change or end a guardianship?

Either the guardian or the ward can ask the court to:

• Appoint a co-guardian
• Change the guardian to a new person
• End the guardianship
• Accept your resignation as the guardian

You can file:

• Petition for Review of Guardianship/ Conservatorship, PG-190 [Fill-In PDF]

Make 2 copies of the completed form. Provide a copy by mail or hand delivery to the ward or the guardian in the case. Keep a copy for yourself. File the original with the court

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