You may use the forms on this page if the following factors apply to your situation:
- You want to have the court appoint a guardian and/or conservator for an adult, or for a person at least 17 ½ years old to become effective at age 18, AND
- A guardian and conservator will be needed for longer than 6 months (see separate "Temporary Orders" packet if needed for 6 months or less), AND
- The person lives in or owns property in Maricopa County, AND
- A doctor has said or will say that the person needs a guardian and/or conservator, or will need one as an adult.
Once you are done with the documents above, you're ready for Part 2 - Preparing Service and Notice of the Court Hearing.
Petition For Guardianship/ Conservatorship of an Adult - Forms - PBGCA1f
Petition For Guardianship/Conservatorship of an Adult - Instructions - PBGCA1i
or download instructions and forms individually
Instructions on Completing Forms to Request Appointment of Permanent Guardian/Conservator - pbgca11i
Procedures: to Complete and File a Petition for Permanent Guardian/Conservator for an Adult - pbgca10p
Helpful Information: Providing Legal Notice in Matters of Guardianship/Conservatorship - pbgc20h
Petition for Permanent Appointment of Guardian and/or Conservator of an Adult - pbgca11f