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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 17a guardianship form in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the 'File No.' section at the top of the form, ensuring you have the correct case number for reference.
  3. In the 'To:' section, enter your name and address details accurately, as this identifies you as the petitioner.
  4. Complete the citation details by specifying the date and time of your court appearance, along with the location of the Surrogate's Court.
  5. Address each numbered item carefully. For instance, provide reasons for granting guardianship and any additional relief requested in sections 1 through 8.
  6. Finally, ensure that all signatures are included where required. This may involve signing as both petitioner and attorney if applicable.

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It comes from Article 17-A of the Surrogates Court Procedure Act. It gives the guardian the power to make all decisions, unlike Article 81 which tailors powers to the persons specific needs. Note that Article 81 guardianship is also available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Less restrictive options can be informal supports or formal legal tools. Informal supports may involve family, friends, the use of technology, and community-based services. Formal legal arrangements use tools such as financial powers of attorney and health care advance directives.
There are two types of guardianships Guardianship of the person. Guardianship of the estate. Pay a fee It costs $225 to start a guardianship of the person case. A guardianship of the estate costs $450 to start. Serve court papers Serving court papers is the official legal way to let someone know you started a court case.
Heres a list of five specific types of guardianship court evidence that could be necessary for such cases: Document 1: Medical Reports/Evaluations. Document 2: Letters of Recommendation. Document 3: Background Check/Criminal Record. Document 4: Financial Statements. Document 5: Previous Guardianship/Custody Orders.
You can take temporary guardianship, of a blood-related child, in many, but not all US states, without the need for an attorney or court order, if the custodial parent signs a private guardianship document. This can be done through a Power Of Attorney (POA) agreement or a Guardianship Authorization Affidavit.

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