Fill out the forms. These can be printed out from this website. Fill them
out (type them or use dark ink). Forms are available at Probate Court,
Newaygo County Courthouse.
Make sure your forms are completely filled out.
Did you sign all of them?
Are all the interested persons listed, along with their addresses?
You may wish to get a waiver and consent form signed by each interested
party. Getting these forms may make it easier to start your case. As the
guardians, you cannot sign a waiver.
If you need help filling out the form, contact an attorney.
Bring money to pay the filing fee. You can pay by cash, check or money
order payable to the "Newaygo County Probate Court" (location/hours). You
cannot pay with credit card. If you don't have enough money to pay the fee,
you cannot file your petition. The only exception is if you want to file a
guardianship petition and are indigent.
Take your forms to Probate Court,
Newaygo County Courthouse. If you need help filling out the forms, contact an attorney.
