Guardianships and Conservatorships may be initiated for either adults or minors in the Probate Court. Below you will find links to information about Guardianships and Conservatorships. Please note that court staff are prohibited by law from giving legal advice. This includes instructing litigants on the type of guardianship or conservatorship to pursue. Please review the on-line brochures listed below or the Frequently Asked Questions for assistance. Other helpful documents may be found in the Information & Instructions section below.

Note: Fiduciaries are responsible to maintain and have available their Letters of Authority. The Court does not provide them to or fax them to a doctor, hospital, school, funeral home, etc.

Fees

• Probate Court Filing Fees

Information & Instructions

• OLHSA program Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
• Proper Captioning for Verification of Deposit Form - Conservatorships
• Basic Instructions for Filing an Account
• Information Sheet for Petitions for Appointment of Guardians/Conservators of Adults - PEMH 1033
• Information Sheet for Procedure/Responsibilities Following the Filing of a Petition - PEMH 1034
• Introduction to Guardianship and Conservatorship (Video)
  • Basic Training For Conservators (Info, dates, & times)
  • CV Training Packet
  • Serving as a Conservator (Video)
  • Basic Training For Guardians (Info, dates, & times)
  • GD Training Packet
  • Serving as a Guardian (Video)
• List of Independent Evaluators
• Notice to Guardians and Conservators re: Payment for Guardianship Reviews
• Procedure for Appointment of Temporary Guardians for Adults
• Professional Guardian List

Brochures

For more information, please refer to the following brochures:

• Guardianships/Conservatorships for Adults - Brochure #1
• Guardianships/Conservatorships for Minors - Brochure #2
• What You Need to Know Before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Conservator - PC 667
• What You Need to Know Before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Guardian for an Incapacitated Adult - PC 666
• Inventories, Annual Accounts and Reports - Brochure #9
• Guardianship of an Individual with a Developmental Disability - Brochure #10