Who can fill out this form?

This form can be used by a parent who is a parent to the child in the proceedings, or by a child who is 12 years of age or older. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct section.

Does this form cover nominating a guardian for the child's money?

The form mentions that a minor ward who is 14 years of age or older should use form GN-3320 if they want to nominate a guardian for the estate. This form is for nominating a guardian generally.

Who receives copies of this form?

The distribution list shows that the court, the child (if 12 or older), the child's parents, and the child's guardian will receive copies of this form.

JN-1510

Nomination of Guardian by Parent or Child (48.9795, Wis. Stats.)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022

This form allows a parent or a child to officially suggest a person to the court to act as the child's guardian. It asks for the names and contact information for both the main guardian and a backup guardian.

The court describes it as: Nomination of Guardian by Parent or Child (48.9795, Wis. Stats.)

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This form is used in guardianship proceedings when a parent or a child who is 12 years or older wishes to formally nominate a guardian for the court to consider.

Either party may file.

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Who can fill out this form?: This form can be used by a parent who is a parent to the child in the proceedings, or by a child who is 12 years of age or older. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct section.
Does this form cover nominating a guardian for the child's money?: The form mentions that a minor ward who is 14 years of age or older should use form GN-3320 if they want to nominate a guardian for the estate. This form is for nominating a guardian generally.
Who receives copies of this form?: The distribution list shows that the court, the child (if 12 or older), the child's parents, and the child's guardian will receive copies of this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 8, 2022.

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