Statement by Proposed Guardian (48.9795, Wis. Stats.)

This form is for a person who is proposing to be a guardian. It asks the proposed guardian to state information about themselves, such as their financial ability to care for a child, and to confirm they understand their duties if appointed.

The court describes it as: For the proposed guardian to complete and submit to the court at least 96 hours before the initial hearing on the petition for guardianship. Available in Spanish.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The proposed guardian completes and submits this statement to the court.

When must this form be submitted?

It must be submitted to the court at least 96 hours before the initial hearing on the petition for guardianship.

Does this form cover guardianship of money?

The form mentions that for a Statement of Acts by Proposed Guardian (Minor Guardianship of the Estate), a different form, GN-3145, should be used.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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• GN-3145

  Statement of Acts by Proposed Guardian and Consent to Serve (Minor Guardianship of the Estate)

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  Eff. Nov 12, 2020

• GN-3235

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• GN-3260

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  Eff. Nov 12, 2020

• GN-3265

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