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HOW TO USE THESE FORMS
Each of the microsoft word files have been formatted for
use of “check the box” forms and text input forms. If you want to modify the
forms, go to the “Tools” on the tool bar and click on the “unprotect” bar. In
the alternative, you can bring up the “Forms Toolbar” and click on the small
lock on the toolbar. Each form can be printed as either (1) adobeacrobat.pdf,
with the assumption that you will print the form and fill-in the blanks, (2)
microsoft word format, again formatted to be printed and then fill-in the
blanks, and (3) microsoft word, formatted to be downloaded and completed on
your computer and then printed. The forms are presented in several sub-groups as
follows:
- U -
Pro-Se Generic Uniform Forms.
This file includes uniform forms that can be used for most
guardianship/conservatorship pleadings. While it is anticipated that pro-se
litigants will use the forms, professionals will also use these forms. Also,
forms such as the acceptance of appointment, the inventory or annual account
are all uniform forms that are found in this file. These forms contain a
large amount of “check the box” i.e.,
options. If you want
a portion of the form to apply you should check the box.
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JT - Joint
Guardian and Conservator Forms. These forms are for pleadings for a
guardian/conservator appointment and subsequent pleadings. These forms assume
you know what you are doing (as opposed to the pro-se forms). If you are
missing a form, consult the Pro-Se Uniform Forms file.
- G - Guardian
only forms. These are for pleadings related only to guardians. If you
are missing a form, consult the Pro-Se Uniform Forms file.
- C -
Conservator only forms. These are for pleadings related only to
conservators. If you are missing a form, consult the Pro-Se Uniform Forms
file.
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GM - Guardian of a minor forms. These are for pleadings related only
to guardians of a minor. If you are missing a form, consult the Pro-Se Uniform
Forms file.
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GA -
Appointment by a parent or spouse; pre-approved appoint of guardian.
Under the new act, you may petition the court to confirm your choice of a
guardian before incapacity disables the acting guardian or before the ward
becomes incapacitated. If you are missing a form, consult the Pro-Se Uniform
Forms file.
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CM - Conservator of a minor forms. These are for pleadings related
only to conservators of a minor. If you are missing a form, consult the Pro-Se
Uniform Forms file.
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JTM
– Joint petition for guardian and conservator of a minor forms. These
pleadings are for the appointment of a guardian and conservator for minors
only. If you are missing a form, consult the Pro-Se Uniform Forms file.
9.
UM - Pro - Se Generic Forms for
Guardian/Conservator of a Minor.
These forms are for the appointment of a guardian for
a minor
or for appointment of a conservator for a minor's estate, or for both a
guardian and conservator appointment for a
minor.
10. MISC –
Miscellaneous forms. These forms include generic forms to petition
for new letters, to petition for proceeding in forma
pauperis, to apply with
the DHS for a criminal background check; to file a notice of lis pendens, and
to file a certificate of
representation.
Other Resources:
1. Procedural Checklists
2.
Outline
of the Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act
3.
Cross Index of the Old Minnesota Law to the New Law
4.
Index of the Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act
5.
Text of the Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act
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