Wisconsin Petition for Appointment of Standby/Successor Guardian (With Hearing) is a legal document filed in the circuit court of the county in which the proposed ward resides. It's used to request the court to appoint a standby or successor guardian for a minor or an adult who is deemed to be incapacitated. This document is typically used by a parent or guardian of a person who is deemed incapacitated to ensure that a standby or successor guardian is appointed in the event that the current guardian is unable to fulfill their role. There are two types of Wisconsin Petition for Appointment of Standby/Successor Guardian (With Hearing): 1. Standby Guardianship: a standby guardian is a guardian appointed to act on behalf of a minor or an adult who is deemed to be incapacitated if the current guardian is unable to do so. 2. Successor Guardianship: a successor guardian is a guardian appointed to act on behalf of a minor or an adult who is deemed to be incapacitated if the current guardian passes away or is removed from the role.