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Guardianship of a minor can be over the person, over the estate or over the person & estate. Most guardianships are processed in the Probate Court. However, minor guardianships over the person are processed in Family Division, except in Cheshire and Hillsborough counties, where you would go to probate court.

Guardianship of an incapacitated adult are processed only in the Probate Court.

Professional Guardian Information

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Guardianship of Incapacitated Person

Checklists
032 Guardianship of Incapacitated Person's Estate
033 Guardianship of Incapacitated Person & Estate
034 Guardianship of Incapacitated Person
035 Conservatorship

036 Guardianship of Minor Person
037 Guardianship of Minor Person and Estate
038 Guardianship of Minor Estate
039 Guardianship of Minor Person Ex Parte

Guardianship forms for both minors and incapacitated persons may be downloaded or filled in on-line using Adobe Filler.

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