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New York Guardianship Forms

Guardianships of adults and minors, and guardians’ reports.

36 statewide

Statewide forms

From the New York State Unified Court System

6-1Petition for Appointment As Guardian of a Person Or Permanent GuardianPetition under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §§1701 to 1704 for appointment as guardian of the person or permanent guardian of a person under 21.
6-1-aPetition by Person Over 14 for Appointment of Guardian of a Person or Permanent GuardianPetition under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §§1701 to 1704 by a person aged 14 to 21 asking the Family Court to appoint a chosen guardian of the person or permanent guardian.
6-1-bPetition by Person on Behalf of Person Under 21 for Appointment of Guardian of a Person or Permanent GuardianPetition under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §§1701 to 1704 by a person filing on behalf of someone under 21 for appointment of a guardian of the person or a permanent guardian.
6-1-cPetition for Appointment of Kinship Guardian [Subsidized Kinship Guardian Program] and/or Permanent GuardianPetition under Family Court Act §§661 and 1089-a and SCPA §§1701 to 1707 by a relative with a signed subsidized kinship guardianship agreement asking to be appointed kinship guardian, or permanent guardian, of a child in foster care.
6-2Oath and Designation for Service of ProcessAffirmation and designation by a petitioner seeking appointment as guardian of a person under 21, under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §708, accepting the duties and designating the clerk to receive service of process.Fillable
6-3Preference of Minor Over 14 Years of AgeForm in a Family Court guardianship under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §§1706 and 1726 on which a person aged 18 to 21 consents to, or a minor over 14 states a preference about, the appointment of a guardian.
6-3Consent of Person Over 18 and Preference of Person Over 14 Regarding Appointment of GuardianForm in a Family Court guardianship under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §1706 on which a person aged 18 to 21 consents to, or a minor over 14 states a preference about, the appointment of a guardian.Fillable
6-4Waiver of Process, Renunciation Or Consent to (Letters of Guardianship) (Standby Guardianship)Waiver of process, renunciation or consent under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §1726 by a parent or other person in a Family Court proceeding to appoint a guardian or standby guardian of a minor.
6-5Order Appointing Guardian of the PersonFamily Court order appointing a guardian of the person or a permanent guardian for a person under 21, setting out the guardian's powers and duties.
6-5-aOrder Appointing Kinship Guardian [Subsidized Kinship Guardian Program] and/or Permanent GuardianFamily Court order appointing a kinship guardian of a child under the New York State Subsidized Kinship Guardian Program, or a permanent guardian, for a child leaving foster care to live with relatives.
6-6Letters of Guardianship of the Person of a MinorLetters of guardianship issued by the Family Court authorizing a qualified person to serve as guardian of the person of a minor.
6-7Certificate of Guardian of Person of a MinorCertificate issued by the Family Court clerk stating that letters of guardianship of the person of a minor were granted, naming the guardian and the date of the order.
6-8Petition (Appointment of Standby Guardian of the Person)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.
6-9Order Appointing A Standby Guardian of the PersonFamily Court order under Family Court Act §661 and SCPA §§1707 and 1726 appointing a standby guardian of the person of a minor, to take effect on a stated event such as the parent's incapacity or death.
6-10Determination of IncapacityStatement by the attending physician under SCPA §1726 that a parent who designated a standby guardian is mentally incapacitated, used in a Family Court standby guardianship of a minor.
6-11Consent of PetitionerConsent of the petitioner under SCPA §1726 in a Family Court proceeding to appoint a standby guardian of a minor, confirming the petitioner's agreement to the standby guardian's appointment.
OCFS-3909Request for Information Guardianship [OCFS-3909]Request to the State Office of Children and Family Services for a Statewide Central Register search on a proposed guardian, as required by SCPA §1706 and Mental Hygiene Law §81.19(g) before a guardian is appointed.
17-A Guardianship Checklist Standby Appointment/Confirmation (for CSMD-1)Checklist for a Surrogate's Court standby guardianship under SCPA Article 17-A, listing what to complete when confirming a standby guardian's appointment with form CSMD-1. The checklist is a guide and is not filed with the court.
17-A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist of Intellectually Disabled / Developmentally Disabled Person (for GMD-1)Checklist for a Surrogate's Court Article 17-A guardianship of an intellectually or developmentally disabled person, covering the petition on form GMD-1 and its supporting papers. The checklist is a guide and is not filed with the court.
Annual Account of Bonded GuardianAnnual account filed in Surrogate's Court by a bonded guardian of a minor's property, reporting the assets received, income, payments and balance on hand for the accounting period.Fillable
Annual Account of Non-Bonded GuardianAnnual account filed in Surrogate's Court by a guardian of a minor who is not bonded, reporting the minor's funds, income, payments and balance on hand for the accounting period.Fillable
Decrees Appointing GuardianSurrogate's Court decree appointing a guardian of the person and property of a minor, including a joint control version under which the minor's funds are held jointly with a bank or other depository.Fillable
Designation of Standby Guardian [SCPA 1726(3)]Written designation by a parent under SCPA §1726(3) naming a standby guardian to take over the care of a minor if the parent becomes incapacitated or dies, filed in Surrogate's Court.Fillable
Guardianship Proceeding Checklist - Person and/or Property (for G-2-B)Checklist for a Surrogate's Court guardianship of a minor's person and/or property, listing what to complete on petition form G-2-B and its supporting papers. It is a guide and is not filed.
Guardianship Proceeding Checklist - Person Only (for G-2A)Checklist for a Surrogate's Court guardianship of the person only of a minor, listing what to complete on petition form G-2A and its supporting papers. It is a guide and is not filed.
Order for Withdrawal of Infant’s Property for Support and Education [G-9]Surrogate's Court order permitting the guardian of a minor's property to withdraw funds for the minor's support and education.Fillable
Petition for Appointment of Guardian (Property) [G-2B, G-1, G-5, G-3, G-4]Surrogate's Court petition (form G-2B with related forms G-1, G-3, G-4 and G-5) for appointment of a guardian of the person and/or property of a minor, with consents, oath and designation.
Petition for Appointment of Guardian (SCPA Article 17-A) [GMD-1, GMD-1A, GMD-2A, GMD-2B, GMD-3, GMD-4, GMD-8, GMD-7]Set of Surrogate's Court forms for a guardianship under SCPA Article 17-A of a person with an intellectual or developmental disability, including the petition (GMD-1), consents, physician certifications and the decree.Fillable
Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Person Only [G-2A, G-1, G-5, G-3, G-4]Surrogate's Court petition (form G-2A with related forms G-1, G-3, G-4 and G-5) for appointment of a guardian of the person only of a minor, with consents, oath and designation.
Petition for Appointment/Confirmation of Standby Guardian (SCPA Article 1757) [CSMD-1, CSMD-2, CSMD-3,CSMD-4, CSMD-5, CSMD-6]Set of Surrogate's Court forms under SCPA Article 17-A for appointing or confirming a standby guardian of a person with an intellectual or developmental disability, including the petition (CSMD-1) and supporting papers.Fillable
Petition for Standby Guardianship [SCPA 1726(3)] [SG-1, SG-3, SG-5, SG-7, SG-9]Set of Surrogate's Court forms under SCPA §1726(3) for appointment of a standby guardian of a minor, including the petition (SG-1), consents, oath and designation and the decree.Fillable
Petition for Withdrawal of Infant’s Property for Support and Education [G-8]Petition by the guardian of a minor's property asking the Surrogate's Court for permission to withdraw funds for the minor's support and education, listing the property held and the expenses.Fillable
Petition to Close Guardianship Account (Former Infant) [G-10A]Petition by a former minor who has turned 18 asking the Surrogate's Court to close the guardianship account and release the funds held for that person.Fillable
Petition to Close Guardianship Account (Guardian) [G-10B]Petition by a guardian asking the Surrogate's Court to close the guardianship account of a minor who has reached adulthood, so the remaining property can be turned over and the guardian discharged.Fillable
Release Settling AccountsRelease signed by a former minor who has reached adulthood acknowledging receipt of the property held by the guardian and settling the guardian's accounts, filed in Surrogate's Court.Fillable
Standby Guardianship Proceeding Checklist Person and/or Property (for SG-1)Checklist for a Surrogate's Court standby guardianship of a minor's person and/or property, listing what to complete on petition form SG-1, with a separate petition for each child. It is a guide and is not filed.

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