Guardianship
Guardianship of Incompetent Person is used when a person over the age of 18 has a developmental disability or a doctor will complete an evaluation stating that the person is incompetent. It may be necessary to hire an attorney to assist you with this procedure. A Guardian ad Litem MUST be hired to represent the proposed Ward.
You may come to the Register in Probate Office to purchase a forms packet for a fee or click on Guardianship of Individual Guideline for a listing of the forms required and steps which need to be taken in this type of guardianship.
To obtain the forms go to: wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit, then click on Guardianship and then on Due to Incompetency and/or Temporary.
Guardianship of Minor is used when a person is under the age of 18.
You may come to the Register in Probate Office to purchase a forms packet for a fee or click on Minor Guardianship Guideline for a listing of the forms required and steps which need to be taken in this type of guardianship. It may be necessary to hire an attorney to assist you with this procedure. A Guardian ad Litem MUST be hired to represent the proposed Ward.
To obtain the forms go to: wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit, then click on Guardianship and then on Minors and/or Temporary.
Protective Placement may be required by statute with an adult guardianship. Please refer to Wis. Stat. 55.
You may come to the Register in Probate Office to purchase a forms packet for a fee or click on Protective Placement/Services Guideline for a listing of the forms required and steps which need to be taken in this type of guardianship.
To obtain the forms go to: wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit, then click on Guardianship and then on Protective Placement/Protective Services.
Guardianship