DIY Guardianship in 5 Simple Steps. For the price of filing a guardianship application -- which will likely be waived in Step 1 below, this course includes ALL the 5 Simple Steps when applying for guardianship for protected persons.

Step 1: Request Fee Waiver provides forms and guidance for getting the court to waive over $4000 in filing, legal, and court costs!

Step 2: File Guardianship Petition provides the forms and guidance for filing the guardianship petition and receiving the initial hearing date.

Step 3: Provide Hearing Notice explains how to identify interested persons and give notice to them.

Step 4: Gather Evidence describes requirements for securing a Healthcare Professional's Report, taking required trainings, and participating in key meetings.

Step 5: Attend Hearing provides tips for attending the hearing and accepting the guardianship role.

"You Did It!" offers additional guidance and forms for post-hearing responsibilities.