What does this form do?

This form serves as the official appointment document for a guardian of the person, stating the guardian's authority and any limits placed on that authority.

Does the guardian have to agree with others?

If there are co-guardians, they must agree with each other when making decisions for the person, though they may also act alone in certain limited situations.

What happens when this guardianship ends?

The guardianship of the person ends when the person passes away, when the court ends it, or when the law says it ends.

GN-3200

Letters of Guardianship of the Person Due to Incompetency (Adult Guardianship)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 5, 2026

This form is a legal document that officially names a guardian for a person who is unable to make their own decisions. It details the guardian's appointed powers and limitations regarding the person's life and care.

The court describes it as: Authorization to serve as guardian of the person. Available in Spanish.

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This form is used when a court appoints a guardian for an adult who is deemed incompetent to make decisions for themselves.

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What does this form do?: This form serves as the official appointment document for a guardian of the person, stating the guardian's authority and any limits placed on that authority.
Does the guardian have to agree with others?: If there are co-guardians, they must agree with each other when making decisions for the person, though they may also act alone in certain limited situations.
What happens when this guardianship ends?: The guardianship of the person ends when the person passes away, when the court ends it, or when the law says it ends.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 5, 2026.

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