PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
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PETITION
Undersigned counsel in behalf of the Petitioner, and unto this Honorable Court,
respectfully avers that:
1. Petitioner, of legal age, a resident of________________, is the (state
relationship) of the minor___________________;
2. Said minor at the time of the filing of this petition, is ______ years of age, and is a
resident of_____________________;
3. _____________________ the only surviving daughter of the deceased
spouses_________________, who died on____________________;
4. _____________________ is seized of the following real and personal property;
5. Due to her minority, it is for her best interest that a guardian over her person and
property be appointed;
6. The names, ages and residences of the relatives of ___________ within the 4th
civil degree of said minor, and of persons having her in their custody are as follows:
______________________;
7. Petitioner is possessed of all the qualifications set forth in A.M. 03-02-05-SC,
Sec. 5 on the qualifications of guardians.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, upon due notice and hearing, and upon the
giving of such bond as this Honorable Court may direct, Petitioner be appointed guardian of the
person and estate of the minor______________________.
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