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DBA-105-Designation of Guardian in Event of Later Incapacity or Need of GuardianLegal-aid form

Designation of Guardian in Event of Later Incapacity or Need of Guardian (Dallas Bar Association)

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This form lets a person name several people to act as guardians for them if they become unable to make decisions. It also names people to manage the person's property if they become unable to make decisions.

The court describes it as: Use form to name a legal guardian in case you cannot make decisions and become incapacitated.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person wants to officially name guardians for themselves in case they become incapacitated or need a guardian later on.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person making the designation, called the declarant, fills out this form. It also requires signatures from witnesses and a notary public.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form. However, it does require signatures from witnesses and a notary public.
What is the purpose of the Self-Proving Affidavit?
The Self-Proving Affidavit is a section where witnesses and an affiant swear before a notary public that the declarant signed the document and appeared to be of sound mind.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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