The Minnesota Petition and Affidavit for Proceeding In Form Paupers (Guardianship/Conservatorship) is a legal document used to initiate a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding in Minnesota courts. It is used to request that the court allow an individual or organization to proceed in court without having to pay the usual filing fees and court costs. The individual or organization filing the petition must demonstrate that they cannot afford to pay for the court proceedings and must provide detailed information on their financial situation. There are two types of Minnesota Petition and Affidavit for Proceeding In Form Paupers (Guardianship/Conservatorship): the Petition for Guardianship/Conservatorship and the Affidavit of Inability to Pay. The Petition for Guardianship/Conservatorship is used to request that the court appoint a guardian or conservator to manage the affairs of an incapacitated individual. The Affidavit of Inability to Pay is used to demonstrate that the petitioner cannot pay the necessary court costs and fees.