Order on Petition for Termination of Guardianship (48.977, Wis. Stats.)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022
This form is an official court order used to decide if a guardianship should end. It records whether the court agrees to end the guardianship or if it denies the request.
The court describes it as: Order on Petition for Termination of Guardianship (48.977, Wisconsin Statutes).
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This form is used after a petition has been filed asking the court to end a guardianship, and it documents the court's final decision on that request.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is an order that the court uses to decide if a guardianship should be ended. It records the court's final decision on the request to terminate guardianship.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is an order issued by the court, meaning the judge or court staff completes it.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 8, 2022.
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