Resignation of Guardian (48.977, Wis. Stats.)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022
This form is used to tell the court that the person filling it out is stepping down as a guardian. It asks the court to accept this resignation.
The court describes it as: Resignation of Guardian (48.977, Wis. Stats.)
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used by a current guardian to formally notify the court of their decision to resign as guardian for a named child.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is for a guardian to submit to the court stating their resignation as guardian for a child.
- What happens after I file this?
- The form states that the court will not discharge the guardian until the guardian has completed all required duties, filed necessary documents, and a successor guardian is appointed, if needed, and the court issues an Order of Discharge.
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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