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Probate 27.9

Application to Terminate Guardianship

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used to ask the court to end a guardianship. The guardian fills it out to explain why the guardianship should end, such as if the person is over 18 or has passed away.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used by the current guardian when they believe the court no longer needs to keep the guardianship open.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The guardian of the person who is under guardianship fills out this form and presents it to the court.
What does the form ask the court to do?
The form asks the court to officially end the guardianship, and it lets the guardian check boxes to explain the reason for ending it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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