Letters of Temporary Guardianship (Minor Guardianship of the Estate)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 28, 2020
This form is used to officially appoint a temporary guardian for the estate of a minor child. It details the guardian's temporary powers and limitations regarding the minor's property.
The court describes it as: Authorize temporary guardian of estate for a minor ward.
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used when a court needs to temporarily appoint someone to manage the property and care for a minor child. It is used in a guardianship case.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What does this form do?
- This form creates official Letters of Temporary Guardianship for a minor child's estate. It names the temporary guardian and sets out their temporary powers and limits.
- Are there spending limits?
- The temporary guardian generally cannot sell real estate or spend more than $2,000 without the court approving it and ordering a bond.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 28, 2020.
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