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Guardianship

NOTICE: Starting April 15, 2024, all guardians must file annual Personal Well-Being Reports and Affidavits of Service through the MyMNGuardian (MMG) online application unless you receive a court order for good cause exception.  See Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 14.01(b)(8); Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 416. Please visit the MyMNGuardian Help Topic webpage for more information and resources.

Rules, Laws & Resources

Guardian Orientation Video

Before a proposed guardian signs an Acceptance of Appointment and is granted Letters of Guardianship by the court, it is essential they view the Guardian Orientation Video to understand their duties.

Online Conservatorship & Guardianship Training »

The Minnesota Judicial Branch has launched an online training for individuals who have been appointed by a court to serve as a guardian or conservator.

The interactive, self-paced training module aims to help new guardians and conservators understand their roles and responsibilities, including the statutes and policies in place to protect vulnerable individuals. The training may also be used as a refresher course by experienced guardians or conservators, or to get additional information.

A Manual on Guardianship and Conservatorship in Minnesota »

This is a manual published by the Minnesota Judicial Branch and written especially for non-lawyers. The manual only addresses guardianship and conservatorship of adults, NOT minors.

The law on guardianship and conservatorship is very complex. We encourage you to talk with a lawyer to get legal advice about your situation.

Court  Rules and Laws

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that relate to Guardianship cases:

We encourage you to talk with a lawyer to get advice on how the laws and rules may affect your case. Learn more about Law, Rules & Legal Research

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