Temporary Guardianship

A temporary guardian may be appointed for an individual under Section 54.50 Wisconsin Statutes. 

A temporary guardian may be appointed for the person or the estate or both of an individual for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days.  The Court may extend a temporary guardianship for an additional sixty (60) days for good cause. 

Below you will find a Temporary Guardianship Guideline to assist you in commencing your temporary guardianship action.  All of the forms referenced in the guideline can be found on the Wisconsin Court System website.