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Massachusetts Petition for Guardianship of Minor
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Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor (MPC 140) Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody (OCAJ-1) Bond (MPC 801) Either a petition or affidavit:
Two lines beneath the guardian's address, you should insert the subject heading of the letter. For example, type RE: Temporary Guardianship of Minor Child, Elizabeth Bennett. Draft the body of the letter. The first paragraph of the body of the letter should name your children and state that you have custody of them.
Print a temporary guardianship form. Fill it out completely. Have the temporary guardianship form notarized. This essential step assures anyone receiving the form (such as medical personnel) that it is indeed your signature on the form.
You can establish guardianship of a child by filing papers in court. Initially, file a petition stating your interest in obtaining guardianship along with a filing fee. You'll also want to file a letter of consent from the child's parents.
The names of the forms are usually: Petition for Appointment of Guardian (or Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor) Petition for Conservatorship (when dealing with an incompetent adult) Order Appointing Guardian.
GUARDIAN: In the event I shall die as the sole parent of minor children, then I appoint ____________________________________ as Guardian of said minor children. If this named Guardian is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint ____________________________________ as alternate Guardian.
Assuming they all agree and your father needs a guardian, you should be appointed fairly quickly. So, it could be anywhere from $1000 to $2000 depending on all of the factors. Maybe less than $1000 if it is a straightforward case. However, it is probably better if you get a lawyer to help you.
Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be held. Notarized and Verified Consent to Nomination by Minor (MPC 441) if the minor is 14 years old or older. Verified Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian (MPC 340) if you need court authority quickly.