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JG-1640

Order on Petition to Remove Guardian for Cause (48.977, Wis. Stats.)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022

This form is an official court document used to write an order about asking to remove a guardian. It records whether the court agrees that the guardian should be removed or if the request is denied.

The court describes it as: Order on Petition for Removal of Guardian for Cause (48.977, Wis. Stats.)

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This form is used when someone files a Petition to Remove a Guardian for Cause. The court uses it to make a final decision on whether the guardian should be removed and if a new guardian should be appointed.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that the court uses to make a final decision. It is not a form that a regular person fills out to start the process.
What does the court decide on this form?
The court writes an order stating whether the petition to remove the guardian is GRANTED or DENIED. If granted, it can appoint a new guardian.

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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