Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es)

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.

Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es) is a commonly used form within District of Columbia. 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:

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Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es):

• This form pertains to the State of District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia’s Form Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es), take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in DC 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 Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es) 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 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 Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es) 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 District of Columbia.

5 reasons you should submit this form as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es) 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 District of Columbia probate court office.

Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es) 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 District of Columbia-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 District of Columbia Form Case Initiation (Gdn) - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Estate Of A Minor And Order (Es). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Petition for appointment of guardian of estate of minor Enero de 2014 – 807.10.v2 Translated by JTG, inc. 07/2017 TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DEL DISTRITO DE COLUMBIA SECCIÓN DE SUCESIONES _________ GDN _________ En referencia al patrimonio de ________________________________ Menor PETICIÓN PARA LA DESIGNACIÓN DE UN TUTOR DEL PATRIMONIO DE UN MENOR Petition for appointment of guardian of estate of minor El peticionario solicita al Tribunal que designe a la persona que figura a continuación como tutor del patrimonio de este menor de 18 años. 1. Peticionario a. Nombre: ______________________________________________________________ b. Dirección: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ c. Parentesco con el menor (si lo hubiera): ______________________________________________________________ 2. Tutor designado, si no es el peticionario a. Nombre: ______________________________________________________________ b. Dirección: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ c. Parentesco con el menor (si lo hubiera): ______________________________________________________________ Petition for appointment of guardian of estate of minor Enero de 2014 – 807.10.v2 Translated by JTG, inc. 07/2017 3. Menor y familiares a. Nombre del menor: ______________________________________________________________ Fecha de nacimiento: ______________________________________________________________ Dirección: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ b. Nombre de la madre (si no es la peticionaria): ______________________________________________________________ Dirección: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Consentimiento adjunto: [ ] Sí [ ] No c. Nombre del padre (si no es el peticionario): ______________________________________________________________ Dirección: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Consentimiento adjunto: [ ] Sí [ ] No d. Custodio o cuidador designado por el Tribunal (si no es el peticionario): ______________________________________________________________ Dirección: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Consentimiento adjunto: [ ] Sí [ ] No Petition for appointment of guardian of estate of minor Enero de 2014 – 807.10.v2 Translated by JTG, inc. 07/2017 4. Activos a los que el menor tiene derecho a. Tipo de activo (p. ej., casa, seguro de vida, ganancia por juicio): ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ b. Monto total de activos: ______________________________________________________________ c. Si los activos son procedentes de un juicio, indique el epígrafe del juicio, el número de caso y el Tribunal en el que la demanda se encuentra en trámite: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 5. Se requiere una fianza, la cual se adjunta al presente documento. 6. Se debe informar al Tribunal de las siguientes circunstancias: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 7. Un menor de catorce años de edad o más tiene el derecho de designar un tutor. ¿Se adjunta un consentimiento para la designación del tutor que se solicita en la presente petición? [ ] Sí [ ] No Si el menor tiene catorce años o más y no se adjunta ningún consentimiento, indicar los motivos: _________________________________________________________________ 8. Si el peticionario también solicita su designación como tutor, dicho peticionario declara por el presente documento que la designación no causará que este sea el tutor de los patrimonios de más de 5 menores, a menos que sean miembros de la misma familia. __________________________________________ Firma del solicitante __________________________________________ Nombre del solicitante en letra de imprenta __________________________________________ Dirección (dirección real/no casilla de correo) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Petition for appointment of guardian of estate of minor Enero de 2014 – 807.10.v2 Translated by JTG, inc. 07/2017 __________________________________________ Número de teléfono __________________________________________ Dirección de correo electrónico __________________________________________ Número de Colegiado Unificado (si el solicitante es un abogado) VERIFICACIÓN Yo, ____________________________, habiendo prestado debido juramento, declaro que he leído los alegatos que anteceden, firmados por mí, y que los hechos declarados en ellos son verdaderos a mi leal saber y entender. _____________________________________ Firma del peticionario Firmado y jurado ante mí el día ____ de _________________ del 20___. _____________________________________ Notario público/Delegado ______________________________________________ Firma del abogado __________________________________________ Nombre del abogado en letra de imprenta __________________________________________ Dirección (dirección real/no casilla de correo) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Número de teléfono __________________________________________ Dirección de correo electrónico __________________________________________ Número de Colegiado Unificado Petition for appointment of guardian of estate of minor Enero de 2014 – 807.10.v2 Translated by JTG, inc. 07/2017 TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DEL DISTRITO DE COLUMBIA SECCIÓN DE SUCESIONES _________ GDN _________ En referencia al patrimonio de ________________________________ Menor ORDEN JUDICIAL Habiendo considerado la Petición para Designación de Tutor del Patrimonio de un Menor que solicita la designación de ______________________ como tutor, presentada el __________________ del 20__ por ______________________________, y considerando el Tribunal que dicho peticionario tiene derecho al amparo solicitado, y considerando, además, que el tutor propuesto y el menor comparecieron para una entrevista en la Oficina de Registro de Testamentos, que el tutor propuesto fue amonestado y que los padres del menor han fallecido o prestado consentimiento para la designación o se los ha notificado sin haber recibido respuesta alguna, y que la fianza de $___________ ha sido presentada, el día _____________ de _______________________ del 20___, el Tribunal RESUELVE que el compromiso antes presentado por el monto de $_______________ sea aprobado y que ___________________________ sea designado tutor del patrimonio de _______________________________, menor de edad, cuya fecha de nacimiento es _______________________, y además RESUELVE que, antes de la recepción de activos que excedan la suma de $________________________, dicho tutor deberá solicitar ante este Tribunal un compromiso adicional por un monto que será determinado por el Tribunal, y además RESUELVE que dicho tutor deberá presentar una aceptación y consentimiento y un poder notarial no residente, si corresponde, dentro de los catorce (14) días a partir de la fecha establecida en el presente documento, si no se hubiera presentado con anterioridad, y además RESUELVE que las siguientes personas sigan siendo partes: __________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________ JUEZ con copia: