Who fills out this form?

This form is used by the court to issue an order after a hearing has taken place. It records the court's findings and orders.

Does this form involve filing fees?

The form includes sections for determining who pays for attorney fees and costs, but it does not state a specific filing fee amount.

What happens after this form is filed?

The court uses this form to either deny the request for a temporary guardian or grant it, setting out the guardian's specific powers and the order's expiration date.

GN-3250

Order on Petition for Temporary Guardianship (Adult Guardianship)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 12, 2020

This form is used to ask the court to officially appoint a temporary guardian for an adult. It asks the judge to decide if a temporary guardian should be appointed and what that guardian's powers will be.

The court describes it as: To order or deny the appointment of a temporary guardian of minor or incompetent. This form is available in Spanish.

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This form is used after a hearing when someone has filed a request for a temporary guardianship for an adult.

Either party may file.

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Who fills out this form?: This form is used by the court to issue an order after a hearing has taken place. It records the court's findings and orders.
Does this form involve filing fees?: The form includes sections for determining who pays for attorney fees and costs, but it does not state a specific filing fee amount.
What happens after this form is filed?: The court uses this form to either deny the request for a temporary guardian or grant it, setting out the guardian's specific powers and the order's expiration date.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 12, 2020.

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