Guide and File Guardianship Forms
The Guide and File system will help you create the documents you need to in order to file an annual report or accounting by answering a series of questions that will then generate completed forms for you to print.
Guide for Representing Yourself in Court
In this booklet, you will learn how the South Dakota court system works. You will learn the process to represent yourself in a courtroom without a lawyer.
Guardianship and Conservatorship Forms
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Guardian and Conservator Nominee Selection Checklist
Checklist for Guardian and Conservator Nominee Selection Checklist
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Instructions for Guardian and Conservator Forms
Provides comprehensive instructions and forms for guardians and conservators, outlining their roles, responsibilities, and the legal procedures required in South Dakota.
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Instructions for Obtaining a Fingerprint-Based State/Federal Criminal Background Check For Guardian and Conservator Nominees
Instructions for Obtaining a Fingerprint-Based State/Federal Criminal Background Check For Guardian and Conservator Nominees
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UJS-140 Conservatorship Initial Inventory
Used by guardians or conservators to report an initial inventory of a protected person's assets, including property and financial resources, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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UJS-141 Conservator's Accounting
Used by conservators to provide a detailed accounting of a protected person's financial transactions and assets, ensuring compliance with legal oversight and fiduciary responsibilities.
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UJS-142 Guardian's Report
A report submitted by guardians to update the court on the well-being, living conditions, and care of the protected person, ensuring ongoing compliance with guardianship responsibilities.
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UJS-143 Objection to Conservator's Accounting
Allows interested parties to formally object to a conservator's accounting, raising concerns about financial management or discrepancies in the report for court review.
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UJS-144 Petition for Hearing on Guardian's Report
Used to request a court hearing regarding a guardian's report, allowing concerns or issues to be addressed and reviewed by the court for resolution.
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UJS-145 Order Approving Guardian's Report and/or Conservator's Accounting
Formalizes the court's approval of a conservator's accounting, confirming that the financial management and reporting comply with legal and fiduciary requirements.
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UJS-147 Notice of Petition or Objection and Order on Hearing
Notifies involved parties of a petition or objection filed and provides details about the scheduled hearing, ensuring all parties are informed and can participate in the legal process.
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UJS-148 Conservator's Petition - Objection and Order on Hearing
Used by a conservator to request court approval to modify or terminate a conservatorship, citing changes in circumstances or the fulfillment of the conservatorship's purpose.
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UJS-149 Guardian's Petition to Modify or Terminate Guardianship
Used by a guardian to request court approval to modify or terminate a guardianship, based on changes in the protected person's needs or circumstances.
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UJS-150 Guardian/Conservator's Petition to Modify or Terminate Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
Allows a guardian or conservator to request court approval to modify or terminate a guardianship or conservatorship, reflecting changes in circumstances or the protected person's needs.
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UJS-151 Interested Persons Petition to Modify, Revoke, or Terminate
Enables an interested party to petition the court to modify, revoke, or terminate a guardianship or conservatorship, addressing concerns or changes in the protected person's situation.
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UJS-152 Protected Persons Petition to Modify, Revoke, or Terminate
Allows a protected person to petition the court to modify, revoke, or terminate their guardianship or conservatorship, asserting changes in their circumstances or capabilities.
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UJS-153 Petition for Resignation and Consent
Used by a guardian or conservator to formally request resignation from their role, providing the court with consent for a successor to assume their responsibilities.
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UJS-154 Order Approving Resignation
Authorizes and formalizes the resignation of a guardian or conservator, officially releasing them from their duties and appointing a successor if applicable.
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UJS-155 Petition to Terminate Conservatorship on Death
Filed to request the termination of a conservatorship due to the death of the protected person, ensuring proper closure and legal documentation of the conservatorship.
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UJS-156 Petition to Terminate Guardianship on Death of a Minor
Filed to request the termination of a guardianship due to the death of a minor, providing legal closure and ensuring compliance with court procedures.
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UJS-157 Petition to Terminate Guardianship on Death of Protected Person
Used to request the termination of a guardianship following the death of a protected person, ensuring proper legal closure and compliance with court requirements.
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UJS-158 Petition to Terminate Guardianship and Conservatorship on Death of Minor
Filed to request termination of both guardianship and conservatorship due to the death of a minor, ensuring legal closure and compliance with court procedures.
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UJS-159 Petition to Terminate Guardianship and/or Conservatorship on Death of Protected Person
Used to request termination of both guardianship and conservatorship following the death of a protected person, providing legal closure and fulfilling court requirements.
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