• Most commonly, a minor requires a guardian or conservator when: both parents have died, to accept an inheritance, to receive a settlement from a lawsuit, to qualify for insurance coverage, consent to medical treatment, or make decisions about education.

• Refer to our Probate Handbook for more detailed information.

Filing Fees (unless accompanied by a Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis)

$75.50 (without money)

$125.50 (with money)

Additional Forms

• • Petition for Appointment of Guardian/Conservator – Form AOC-852
    
  • Application for Appointment of Guardian/Conservator – Form AOC-853
    
  • Fiduciary Bond – Form AOC-825
    

• • 60 Day Inventory or Supplemental Inventory

•  Periodic/Final Settlement of Guardian/Conservator 

All cases also require a Civil Case Cover Sheet which can be found here.

Orders are not available online – they will be provided at time of filing.

• Guardianship/Conservator Hearings are held on Monday afternoons.  Please refer to your scheduled date and time assigned during filing.

***Reminder – Our office is prohibited from providing legal advice. You may contact the Northern Kentucky Bar Association (Lawyer Referral Service) @ (859) 781-1525 or Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (Civil Legal Assistance) @ (859) 431-8200, or contact a private attorney for further information.