Application For Appointment Of Guardian Of Minor {16.0}

FORM 16.0 – APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR. This form from the Probate Court of Summit County, Ohio is used when an individual seeks to be legally appointed as the guardian of a minor child. The applicant must be a resident of Ohio and may apply to be guardian of the person, the estate, or both. This form is used when the minor requires a guardian due to circumstances such as the absence, incapacity, or inability of the parents to care for the child. The applicant must provide detailed information about the minor, including age, residence, next of kin, and the reason a guardianship is necessary. The form allows for a limited or non-limited guardianship, with specifics about the duration and scope of authority requested. Financial information about the minor’s assets and income must be disclosed, and the applicant must state whether they have a criminal history involving theft, violence, or substance abuse. A bond may be required to safeguard the minor’s estate. www.FormsWorkflow.com