Letters of Temporary Guardianship of the Person (Adult Guardianship)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 12, 2020
This form is used to officially appoint a temporary guardian for a person. It states when the temporary guardianship begins and outlines the powers or limits of the appointed guardian.
The court describes it as: To authorize temporary guardianship of person for a minor or incompetent. This form is available in Spanish.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a temporary guardianship of a person is needed for a minor or someone who is unable to make decisions for themselves.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What does this form do?
- This form is used to grant temporary guardianship of a person. It names the person who is temporarily appointed as the guardian.
- How long does this temporary guardianship last?
- The form specifies if the temporary guardianship expires after 60 days or if it has been extended for another 60 days.
- Is this form available in other languages?
- Yes, the form text notes that it is available in Spanish.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 12, 2020.
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