Probate Court

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Court Forms

For a complete list of forms, visit the State Court Administrative Office website.

Media

Request and Notice for Film and Electronic Media Coverage of Court Proceedings

» Effective January 1, 2012: All new and reissued letters in guardianships and conservatorships will expire annually on the date which is 8 weeks beyond the anniversary date of the appointment. Please note that letters will not be renewed until all annual filing requirements have been completed. There will not be a charge for issuance of letters with a new expiration date; however, the charge for certified copies of letters is $12.00.
» Effective February 7, 2012: No Petition for Appointment of a Guardian or Conservator for an Adult, or Petition to Modify an existing adult guardianship or conservatorship to appoint a new guardian or conservator will be accepted for filing without the name and contact information of the proposed guardian or conservator, and the completed clearance forms.

Packets

Guardianship of a Minor

Instructions for Complete Petition for the Appointment of a Guardian of a Minor
PC651 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor
PC562 - Notice of Hearing
PC670 - Social History for Minor Guardianships
PC564 - Proof of Service
2 Reference Letters
PC653R - Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian
PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
PC633R - Letters of Guardianship
PC617 - Declaration of Intent to Give Notice by Publication
Kent County Probate Court Criminal History Check - Guardian of a Minor
Request for Central Registry Clearance - Copy of Driver's License Required
Order to Allow Prisoner to Participate in Court Proceedings
Motion for Order to Allow an Incarcerated Party to Participate in a Telephonic Proceeding
Checklist Incarcerated Party MCR 2.004
PC654 - Annual Report of Guardian on Condition of Minor

Limited Guardianship of a Minor

Instructions for Complete Petition for the Appointment of a Limited Guardian of a Minor
PC650 - Petition for Appointment of Limited Guardian of a Minor
PC562 - Notice of Hearing
PC670 - Social History for Minor Guardianships
PC652 - Limited Guardianship Placement Plan
PC564 - Proof of Service
2 Reference Letters
PC653R - Order Regarding Appointment Limited Guardian of a Minor
PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
PC633R - Letters of Guardianship
Kent County Probate Court Criminal History Check - Guardian of a Minor
Request for Central Registry Clearance - Copy of Driver's License Required
Order to Allow Prisoner to Participate in Court Proceedings
Motion for Order to Allow an Incarcerated Party to Participate in a Telephonic Proceeding
Checklist Incarcerated Party MCR 2.004
PC654 - Annual Report of Guardian on Condition of Minor

Conservatorships

Instructions for Appointment of Conservator
PC667 - What You Need to Know Before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Conservator
PC639 - Petition for Appointment of Conservator and/or Protective Order
PC562 - Notice of Hearing
PC564 - Proof of Service
PC640 - Order Regarding Appointment of Conservator
PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
PC645 - Letters of Conservatorship
Kent County Probate Court Criminal History Check

- For Minor Conservatorships
PC640Y - Order Regarding Appointment of Conservator for Minor
PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
PC645Y - Letters of Conservatorship for Minor

Conservator Forms

PC583 - Annual Account of Fiduciary
PC674 - Inventory
PC669 - Proof of Restricted Account and Annual Verification of Funds on Deposit (Minors)
PC673 - Petition and Order for Use of Funds

Guardianship of Adults

Instructions for Appointment of Guardian for an Incapacitated Adult
PC625 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual
PC666 - What You Need to Know Before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Guardian for Incapacitated Individual
PC562 - Notice of Hearing
PC626 - Notice to Alleged Incapacitated Individual on Petition to Appoint Guardian
PC564 - Proof of Service
PC632 - Order Regarding Appointment of Temporary Guardian of Incapacitated Individual
PC631 - Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual
PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
PC633 - Letters of Guardianship
PC634 - Annual Report of Guardian on Condition of Legally Incapacitated Individual
Kent County Probate Court Criminal History Check
Request for Central Registry Clearance - Copy of Driver's License Required

Termination/Modification Forms

PC675 - Petition to Terminate/Modify Guardianship for Legally Incapacitated Individual/Minor
PC677 - Petition to Terminate/Modify Guardian for Alleged Developmentally Disabled Individual
PC676 - Petition to Terminate/Modify Conservatorship of an Adult/Minor
PC657 - Order Following Hearing To Terminate Minor Guardianship
PC562 - Notice of Hearing
PC564 - Proof of Service
PC638a - Order Regarding Appointment of GA/CA/GM/CY
PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
PC633 - Letters of Appointment for Adult (Guardianship)
PC633R - Letters of Appointment for Minor (Guardianship)
PC645 - Letters of Appointment for Adult (Conservatorship)
PC645Y - Letters of Appointment for Minor (Conservatorship)
Kent County Probate Court Criminal History Check
Request for Central Registry Clearance (All Guardianships) - Copy of Driver's License Required

Annual Guardianship Reports

PC654 - Annual Report of Guardian on Condition of Minor
PC634 - Annual Report of Guardian on Condition of Legally Incapacitated Individual
PC663 - Report of Guardian on Condition of Individual with Developmental Disability
PC564 - Proof of Service (Required To Be Filed In Conjunction with PC634 and PC663)

Name Changes

Name Change Procedures
PC51 - Petition to Change Name

Affidavit and Order Suspension of Fees/Costs