Guardianship/Conservatorship of Minor

Guardianship and/or Conservatorship of an Minor is very helpful to children in need. However, the document process can be a hassle.

For a flat fee, we can fill those documents out for you.*

Fill out our form online and make your payment on our website OR you can Book an Appointment now to meet in person or virtually.

If the person who needs protecting is over the age of 18, please use the Guardianship of aa Adult form found here.

Each form requests information that allows us to fill out proper court forms that will be filed in the Arizona county you live or your spouse/children live. Our fees do not include the Filing Fees in your county.

*ALL fees and costs are subject to change without prior notice. All fees and costs quoted assume that the opposing party will sign an Acceptance of Service document. If the opposing party will not sign voluntarily then service of process fees will apply as follows: Acceptance of Service $0, Publication $125, Process Server $150.

**Recording Fees vary by county and are additional for Deeds and Affidavits of Trust Existence

Guardianship and/or Conservatorship of a Minor

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Select all that apply:

Guardianship
Conservatorship

Name of Minor Requiring a Guardian and/or Conservator

Name

First

Last

Mailing Address:

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Is the mailing address same as the physical address?

Work Phone Number:

Cell Phone Number:

Home Phone Number:

Email Address:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number:

Language the person speaks:

Information about communication barriers:

Race

Eye Color

Hair Color

Height

Weight

Gender

Female
Male

Is there a second minor who requires a Guardian and/or Conservator?

Gender

Female
Male

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PETITIONER (the person filing this petition)

Name

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Date of Birth

Race

Height

Weight

Color of Hair

Color of Eyes

Relationship to the person to be protected is:

I met the proposed ward under the following circumstances:

Is there a Co-Petitioner?

The proposed guardian and conservator has priority for appointment as a CONSERVATOR because he or she is:

The proposed guardian and conservator named above has priority for appointment as a GUARDIAN because he or she is:

The Arizona Supreme Court requires that any person who is not a state-licensed fiduciary (or a financial institution) must complete a training program approved by the Supreme Court before Letters of Appointment to serve as a guardian, conservator, or personal representative can be issued by the Clerk of the Court. https://www.azcourts.gov/probate/Training.aspx

Reasons for Guardianship

PARENTAL RIGHTS

All parental rights of custody regarding the Minor have been terminated or suspended by:

Written consent of the parent(s) to the guardianship.
Prior court order. (You must provide the court with a certified copy of the order.)
Abandonment of the Minor for at least six (6) months prior to the filing of this Petition.
Other circumstances

DISABILITY OR INCAPACITATION

Is the Minor disabled or incapacitated to the extent that he or she will continue to need a guardian or conservator AFTER reaching the age of 18?

NO. No proposed protected minor will need a guardian or conservator after the age of 18
YES. At least one proposed protected minor WILL need a guardian or conservator after the age of 18

INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER CONSERVATOR OR GUARDIAN:

To the best of my knowledge: (Check one box.)

No Guardian or Conservator has been appointed in any other court, and no court proceedings are pending for such appointment; OR
Someone has been appointed Guardian and/or Conservator, or court proceedings are pending. (If “yes”, provide details below.)

INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER COURT or AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

Other Court Cases (Mark the box beside the statements below that are TRUE.)

There are or were other court cases or involvement with government, social services or law enforcement agencies involving the ward.
Does not apply

The petitioner or proposed guardian in the above-named case is

A parent of the alleged incapacitated person – or
A non-parent who has been awarded legal decision-making for the alleged incapacitated person

Attach a copy of the most recent court order regarding legal decision-making (legal custody) or parenting time (visitation) from the (Divorce, Legal Separation or Paternity) mentioned above.

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 8 files.

Other Guardianship or Conservatorship cases with court orders

No Guardian or Conservator was appointed by court order in any other court, and no Guardianship and/or Conservatorship court proceedings are pending for such appointment;
Someone was appointed Guardian and/or Conservator, or Guardianship and/or Conservatorship court proceedings are pending. (If “yes”, provide details below.)

Agency Involvement (check all that apply)

A state or local agency is, or has NOT been involved or concerned with the alleged incapacitated person.
Yes, a state or local agency is, or has been involved or concerned with the alleged incapacitated person.

INFORMATION ABOUT NEAREST RELATIVE:

The nearest known relative is

the Petitioner
the Proposed Conservator
Neither

OTHER CLAIMS TO CHILD(REN)

Are there persons [or agencies] with whom the child(ren) have lived or others who might claim rights to the child(ren)?

ASSETS OF THE MINOR(s) TO BE PROTECTED

The Ward has:

There are currently no substantial assets or income belonging to the proposed ward(s), but appointment is necessary to protect expected or potential income or assets.
The proposed ward(s) has/have assets and/or annual income

Appointment of Physician - A written report from Physician must be provided

Name of Physician

First

Last

Address of Physician

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone of Physician

Email for Physician

Professional Title

Medical Doctor
Registered Nurse
Psychologist

APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY

Check one box only and fill in the information requested

The person I say is incapacitated already has an attorney.
The incapacitated person does not have an attorney to represent him or her in court.

Attorney for the Petitioner and/or Co-Petitioner

Does the Petitioner have the same attorney as the Ward?

REQUIRED STATEMENTS TO THE COURT

All of these statements must be true for this court to have the authority to grant your Petition

Venue - the proposed protected person lives in or is present in this county and has assets in this county
The person proposed is a suitable and proper person to act as guardian-conservator and is entitled to consideration for appointment

PERSONS ENTITLED TO NOTICE

1. Proposed Ward (if over the age of 14)

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

2. Attorney for the Ward (if applicable)

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

3. Mother of the Ward (if parental rights have not been terminated)

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

4. Father of Ward (if parental rights have not been terminated)

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

5. Current Guardian

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Relationship to Ward

6. Person the Ward recently lived with:

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

7. Other

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Relationship to Ward

Signature of Petitioner

Clear Signature

Guardianship and/or Conservatorship

Price: $500.00

Payment Method

Stripe Credit/Debit Card
Paypal

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Location

Telephone

E-mail

Guardianship/Conservatorship of Minor

Guardianship and/or Conservatorship of an Minor is very helpful to children in need. However, the document process can be a hassle.

For a flat fee, we can fill those documents out for you.*

Fill out our form online and make your payment on our website OR you can Book an Appointment now to meet in person or virtually.

If the person who needs protecting is over the age of 18, please use the Guardianship of aa Adult form found here.

Which form would you like to file?

Name of Minor Requiring a Guardian and/or Conservator

Name of Second Minor Requiring a Guardian and/or Conservator

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PETITIONER (the person filing this petition)

Are you requesting to be the Guardian?

Are you requesting to be Conservator?

Reasons for Conservatorship

Reasons for Guardianship

PARENTAL RIGHTS

DISABILITY OR INCAPACITATION

INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER CONSERVATOR OR GUARDIAN:

INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER COURT or AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

INFORMATION ABOUT NEAREST RELATIVE:

OTHER CLAIMS TO CHILD(REN)

ASSETS OF THE MINOR(s) TO BE PROTECTED

Appointment of Physician - A written report from Physician must be provided

APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY

Attorney for the Petitioner and/or Co-Petitioner

REQUIRED STATEMENTS TO THE COURT

PERSONS ENTITLED TO NOTICE

AFFIDAVIT OF PERSON TO BE APPOINTED GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR. UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, I SWEAR OR AFFIRM:

Location

Telephone

E-mail