Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19) is a commonly used form within Connecticut. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19):

• This form pertains to the State of Connecticut

• The current version of this form was last revised on October 1, 2019

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Connecticut’s Form PC-500 - Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Connecticut form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Connecticut probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form PC-500, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in CT are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form PC-500 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form PC-500 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Connecticut.

5 reasons you should submit PC-500 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Connecticut can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Connecticut. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Connecticut is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Connecticut probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Connecticut probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form PC-500, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Connecticut probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Connecticut.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form PC-500 - Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Connecticut probate court office.

Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Connecticut-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Connecticut Form PC-500 - Petition/removal Of Guardian (Rev. 10/19). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

C ONN EC TI C UT PROBATE COURTS Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-500 REV. 10/19 CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVED: Instructions: Probate Court Name District Number In the Matter of (Name of minor child) Hereinafter referred to as the minor child Minor Child’s Date of Birth Address where minor child resides Address where minor child is domiciled (if different) Address where minor child is located at time of filing petition (if different) Tribe and Reservation of Minor Child, if an Indian Child as defined by 25 U.S.C. section 1903 (Name and address) Petitioner (Name, address and telephone number) Petitioner is: Adult relative (List relationship and date of birth.)__________________________________________ Attorney for minor child (Attach Appearance of Attorney, PC-183.) Adult with actual physical custody of minor child (List date of birth and describe circumstances under which minor child came to be in the petitioner’s custody.) Persons to be Removed as Guardian (For each person, list name, address, telephone number, relationship to the minor child, date of birth, if a parent; whether in military service of United States or Allied Nation (50 U.S.C. section 3931); Indian tribe and reservation, if a member as defined by 25 U.S.C. section 1903; and whether the person is legally incompetent.) 1. a. Relationship to minor child: b.If p arent, date of birth : c.In military service of US or Allied Nation) Yes No d. Indian tribe and reservation: e. Legally incompetent: Yes No 2. a. Relationship to minor child: b. If p arent, date of birth : c. d. Indian tribe and reservation: e. Legally incompetent: Yes No Hereinafter referred to as the respondents Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-500 Page 1 of 4 1) An adult relative or an attorney for a minor child may use this form to petition the court for removal of a parent or other guardian as guardian of a minor child. An adult who is not a relative but who has actual physical custody of the minor at the time the petition is filed may also use this form to petition for removal of guardian of the minor. 2) The petition must be filed in the court for the probate district in which the minor child resides, is domiciled or is located at the time of filing the petition. 3) Birth certificate (long form) and JD-FM-164, Affidavit Concerning Children, must be filed with the petition. Also 4) For more information, see C.G.S. sections 45a-603 et seq., 46b-115 et seq. and 52-231a. 5) Type or print in ink. Use an additional sheet, or PC-180, if more space is needed. In military service of US or Allied Nation) Yes No 6) file Confidential Sheet, PC-500CI, with confidential social security numbers. Contact the court regarding payment of service of process fees and, if applicable, payment of newspaper notice publication. Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-500 REV. 10/19 CONFIDENTIAL If a parent listed above is a minor or legally incompetent, list the parents or guardian/conservator for the parent. (Include the name, address, telephone number and relationship.) 1. 2. Name of parent whose parental rights were previously terminated, if any The petitioner alleges that the whereabouts of the respondents are unknown. The last-known address of t he respondents is: The following efforts have been made to obtain the current address for the respondents: Other Persons with Guardianship Rights (For each person, list name, address, telephone number, relationship to the child, dat e of birt h if a parent; whether parent is in the military service of United States or Allie d Nation; Indian tri be and reservation, if a member as defined by 25 U.S.C. section 1903; and whether the pers on is legally incompetent.) Parents whose guardianship rights have previously been removed by a court (For each person, list name, address, telephone number, relationship to th e child, date of birth; whether the parent is in military service of United States or Allied Nation; Indi an trib e and reservation, if a member as defi ned by 25 U.S.C. section 1903; and whether the pers on is legally incompetent.) The petitioner represents that: The respondents named above s hould be removed as guardians of the person of the minor child for the following reasons as provided by law, C.G.S. sections 45a- 610 and 45a- 613: The respondents consent to removal as guardians of the minor child. (No further allegation against a consenting respondent is necessary.) The minor child has been abandoned by the parents or guardians in the sense that the parents or guardians have failed to maintain a reasonable decree of interest, concern or responsibility for the child’s welfare. The minor c hild has been denied the care, guidance, or control necessary for his or her physical, educational, moral or emotional well-being as a result of acts of parental commission or omission as defined by law. The minor child has had physical injury or injuries inflicted upon him or her, other tha n by accidental means, as defined by law. The minor chil d has been neglected or uncared for, a s defin ed in C.G.S. secti on 46b- 120. Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-500 Page 2 of 4 C ONN EC TI C UT P ROBA TE COUR TS Appoint guardians of the person of the person of the minor child. Affirm____________________________________ (Name) is the sole guardian. Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-500 REV. 10/19 The petitioner further represents that to the best of his or her knowledge and belief: The minor child has resided has not resided in Connecticut continuously for the last six months. There is a proceeding is not a proceeding pending or contemplated in Connecticut or any other state affecting the custody of the minor child. There has been a proceeding has not been a proceeding in the past in Connecticut or any other state affecting the custody of the minor child. There is is not a current safety or service agreement between the Department of Children and Families and the parent/guardian of the minor child. There is is not a current protective order or restraining order involving any party. If so, please attach. The minor child is is not the subject of a pre-existing child support order. WHEREFORE the petitioner requests that the court remove the respondents as guardians of the person of the minor child and: The representations made in this petition are made under penalty of false statement. S ignature of Petitioner Type or Print Name Date Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-500 Page 3 of 4 CONFIDENTIAL The peti tioner alleges the following facts in support of each of the grounds or reasons listed above for removal of guardian of the person of the minor. C ONN EC TI C UT P ROBA TE COUR TS Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-5 00 REV. 1/18 Consent to Removal of Guardian I consent to the removal of my guardianship rights with respect to the minor child. (A parent may waive personal service by filing a Waiver of Personal or Abode Service/Parental Rights Matter, PC-633.) Signature of Parent/Guardian Duly Acknowledged Before Me Type or Print Name Date Judge, Clerk, Notary Public, Comm. Sup. Ct. Signature of Parent/Guardian Duly Acknowledged Before Me Type or Print Name Date Judge, Clerk, Notary Public, Comm. Sup. Ct. Consent of Minor Child I, the undersigned minor child, being at least 12 years of age, hereby consent to the appointment of the proposed guardian as my guardian. C.G.S. section 45a-617. Signature of Minor Child Duly Acknowledged Before Me Type or Print Name Date Judge, Clerk, Notary Public, Comm. Sup. Ct. Petition/Removal of Guardian PC-500 Page 4 of 4 CONFIDENTIAL Acceptance of Trust of Proposed Guardians If appointed, I will accept the position of trust: Signature of Proposed Guardian Type or Print Name (Include all prior names.) Date Address Phone Number Date of Birth Signature of Proposed Guardian Type or Print Name (Include all prior names.) Date Address Phone Number Date of Birth C ONN E C TI C UT P ROBA TE COUR TS