Petition for Appointment of Standby Guardian (SCPA 1726)
Designates a standby guardian who can step in immediately if the current parent or guardian becomes incapacitated or dies.
Planning ahead for your child's care is one of the most important things you can do.
This petition designates someone who can step in immediately if something happens to you. It involves multiple forms (SG-1 through SG-9) and requires careful preparation. We can help.
When do you need this form?
You want to name someone who can immediately care for your child if something happens to you.
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Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Property
A child inherited money or property and needs a legal guardian to manage it. This form asks the court to appoint you as that guardian.
G-2APetition for Appointment of Guardian of Person Only
When a child needs a legal guardian for custody and care — but not for property. This form asks the court to appoint you as guardian of the child's person.
17-AArticle 17-A Guardianship Petition (Intellectually Disabled)
For appointing a guardian over a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities who is over 18. Covers guardianship of the person, property, or both.
OCFS-3909Background Check Authorization (Guardianship)
Before the court appoints anyone as a guardian, it requires a background check. This form gives permission to run that check. Required with every guardianship petition.
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