Petition For Appointment Of Successor Guardian Or Conservator

PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN AND/OR CONSERVATOR (Sec. 475.115 RSMo). This form is used in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri when a guardian or conservator has resigned, passed away, or been removed, and a new guardian or conservator needs to be appointed. The petitioner requests the appointment of a suitable successor to manage the care and/or finances of a respondent who is mentally or physically incapacitated. The form includes supporting documentation such as information on the respondent’s assets, relatives, and the proposed successor fiduciary's consent. It also addresses the appointment of a resident agent for non-residents. The court will hold a hearing to review the petition and, if granted, appoint the successor fiduciary and issue the necessary letters of authority. The Nomination of Guardian/Conservator by Respondent form allows a respondent to nominate a guardian and/or conservator of their choice before becoming incapacitated. This form, filed in the same probate case, is used to express the respondent's preference for a guardian or conservator, providing legal guidance for the court when making such an appointment. www.FormsWorkflow.com