Affidavit Fiduciary Qualification Guardianship

AFFIDAVIT. This is a required form in the Surrogate’s Court of Broome County, New York, used by individuals petitioning for appointment as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person. This affidavit ensures that the proposed guardian meets the eligibility standards set forth in Section 707 of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA). The affiant declares that they are over 18 years old, legally competent to manage their own affairs, not a non-domiciliary alien, and free from disqualifying factors such as dishonesty, substance abuse, or improvidence. The individual must also disclose whether they have ever been convicted of a felony and, if so, attach a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities. www.FormsWorkflow.com