Standby Guardianship

The appointment of a standby guardian takes effect immediately upon the resignation, death, removal, or inability or unwillingness of the current guardian to act.  The standby guardian will assume the same powers and authorities as the prior guardian unless ordered otherwise by the Court.  Below is a Standby Guardian Guideline to assist you in petitioning for the appointment of a standby guardian.  You will find all of the forms referenced in the guideline on the Wisconsin Court System website.