NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE.
THE REGISTER IN PROBATE OFFICE CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE; PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU NEED LEGAL GUIDANCE OR ADVICE.
To begin a new Guardianship under Wis. Stats. Chapter 54 please complete the following documents:
THE REGISTER IN PROBATE OFFICE CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE; PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU NEED LEGAL GUIDANCE OR ADVICE.
| Form No. | Form Name | Link to Document |
|---|---|---|
| GN-3100 | Petition for Guardianship Due to Incompetency | Click here to access form |
| GN-3130 | Examining Physician's or Psychologist's Report | Click here to access form |
| GN-3115 | Waiver and Consent to Petition for Guardianship - Incompetency | Click here to access form |
| GN-3140 | Statement of Acts and Consent to Serve as Guardian | Click here to access form |
| GN-3110 | Order and Notice of Hearing | Click here to access form |
| GF-131A | Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem | Click here to access form |
| Petition for Waiver of Fees | Click here to access form | |
| GN-3121 | Certificate of Service on Individual | Click here to access form |
| GN-3120 | Affidavit of Service | Click here to access form |
Return the completed forms to the Register in Probate office. A judge will be assigned to the case, and a hearing date will be assigned.
You will be assessed a $500.00 deposit made payable to the Guardian ad Litem. This deposit may be waived if the petitioner is indigent or has a financial hardship, and the judge will determine fee responsibility at the time of hearing.
The petitioner must have the proposed ward personally served with a copy of the filed documents (listed above.) The process server must complete the Certificate of Service (form GN-3121) and file with the Register in Probate.
The petitioner must provide a copy of the filed documents (listed above) by mail or personal service upon the following individuals:
1. The proposed ward's counsel, if any.
2. The proposed ward's guardian ad litem.
3. Any presumptive adult heirs, as specified in s. 851.09, of the proposed ward.
4. Any other interested persons, unless specifically waived by the court.
5. The agent under any durable power of attorney or power of attorney for health care of the ward.
6. Any person who has legal or physical custody of the proposed ward.
7. Any public or private agency, charity, or foundation from which the proposed ward is receiving aid or assistance.
8. The proposed guardian for the proposed ward.
9. Any other person that the court requires.
After service is completed, the Affidavit of Service (GN-3120) must be completed and filed with the Register in Probate prior to the hearing.The following forms must be completed and brought to the scheduled court hearing:
| Form No. | Form Name | Link to Document |
|---|---|---|
| GN-3170 | Determination and Order on Petition for Guardianship | Click here to access form |
| GN-3200 | Letters of Guardianship of Person | Click here to access form |
| GN-3210 | Letters of Guardianship of Estate (see below for Inventory filing requirement) | Click here to access form |
The Guardianship Inventory click here to access form must be completed by the person appointed as guardian of estate 60 days after appointment, and the proper filing fee paid ($20.00 for assets valued under $50,000 - .2% of value of assets valued over $50,000.)
