Petition (Appointment of Standby Guardian of the Person)
New York Family Court · Guardianship
Copy of the court's form from nycourts.gov, taken October 21, 2026. See it on the court's site ↗
Petition under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §§1704 and 1726 for appointment of a standby guardian of the person of a minor, to act when a parent becomes incapacitated, dies or consents.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.