Letters of Temporary Guardianship of the Estate (Adult Guardianship)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 12, 2020
This form is used to get official permission from the court to act as a temporary guardian for someone's estate. It names the person who is temporarily appointed as the guardian and sets out the rules and limits of that temporary power.
The court describes it as: To authorize temporary guardianship of estate 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 someone needs temporary guardianship of an estate for a minor or an incompetent person.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What does this form grant?
- It grants Letters of Temporary Guardianship of the Estate, which appoints a temporary guardian for the estate of the person named. The document specifies the powers and limitations of this temporary role.
- Are there spending limits?
- The temporary guardian generally cannot sell real estate or spend more than $2,000 unless the court approves it and orders a bond.
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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