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Additional resources for guardians and caregivers of minors

Find forms, resources, and rules about guardianship in Massachusetts.
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General information, rules, and orders about guardianship

Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Standing Orders
Massachusetts Supplemental Rules of the Probate and Family Court
MUPC Article I. General provisions, definitions and probate jurisdiction of court

Part of MGL c. 190B; includes commentary.

MUPC Article V. Protection of persons under disability and their property

Part of MGL c. 190B; includes commentary.

Rules and orders about guardianship of minors

MUPC Article V. Protection of persons under disability and their property

Part of MGL c. 190B; includes commentary.

Probate and Family Court Standing Order 4-09: Notice in guardianship of minors matters

Forms for guardianship of minors

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Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor (MPC 140), Open PDF file, 1.07 MB (English, PDF 1.07 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader. This form is also available in Spanish and Portuguese.

Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for Minor (MPC 340), Open PDF file, 1002.25 KB (English, PDF 1002.25 KB)

(5/30/11) For use in Probate & Family Court under G.L. c.190B, §5-204. Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Notarized Waiver and Consent to Petition for Guardianship of Minor (MPC 440), Open PDF file, 2.39 MB (English, PDF 2.39 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (6/12/26). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Notarized and Verified Consent or Nomination by Minor (MPC 441), Open PDF file, 1.46 MB (English, PDF 1.46 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Decree and Order of Appointment of Guardian of Minor (MPC 740), Open PDF file, 1.5 MB (English, PDF 1.5 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Order Appointing Temporary Guardian for a Minor (MPC 742), Open PDF file, 1.01 MB (English, PDF 1.01 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Petition for Removal of a Guardian of a Minor (MPC 240), Open PDF file, 1 MB (English, PDF 1 MB)

For use in Probate and Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Petition for Resignation of Guardian of a Minor (MPC 241), Open PDF file, 1005.51 KB (English, PDF 1005.51 KB)

For use in Probate and Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Decree and Order for Termination/Resignation/Removal of Guardian of a Minor (MPC 743)

For use in Probate and Family Court procedures for guardianship of minors. Also available in Spanish. Click the link above to access the translation. Revised 5/30/11.

Annual Report of Guardian of Minor (MPC 443)

For use in Probate & Family Court guardianship of a minor cases (5/30/11). Also available in Portuguese and Spanish. Click the link above to access the translations.

Application for Appointment of Counsel for Parent of Minor Child Guardianship of Minor (MPC 263), Open PDF file, 1.76 MB (English, PDF 1.76 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court. If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out this form. (6/12/26)

Application for Appointment of Counsel for Guardian of Minor Child in Removal Action (MPC 263A), Open PDF file, 1.76 MB (English, PDF 1.76 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court. If you are a guardian of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out this form. (6/12/26)

Application for Permission to Provide Information (MPC 302), Open PDF file, 994 KB (English, PDF 994 KB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11).

Caregiver Authorization Affidavit, Open PDF file, 75.16 KB (English, PDF 75.16 KB)

This affidavit is also available in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Khmer.

Instructions for the Massachusetts Caregiver Authorization Affidavit

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