Adult Guardianship Packet

ADULT GUARDIANSHIP (PACKET). This packet of forms is used to start the legal process for adult guardianship in Richland County Probate Court, where a guardian is appointed to manage the personal care of an incapacitated adult. The required forms include a summons and petition to find incapacity and appoint a guardian, with a $150 filing fee or a request to waive the fee. Additional required documents include a notice of right to counsel, a medical examiner's report on the individual's capacity, background checks, and identification documents for both the petitioner and the incapacitated person. Proof of service to all interested parties is required, which can be done through acceptance of service, certified mail, or personal delivery. If the incapacitated individual does not have an attorney, the court must appoint one, as well as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), with the petitioner responsible for their payment. www.FormsWorkflow.com