About Acceptance of Appointment and Agreement of Guardian of Estate of Minor
This form allows a person appointed as guardian of a minor's estate to formally accept the appointment and agree to carry out the fiduciary duties required by the Connecticut Probate Court.
When you'd use it: Filed when a person has been appointed by the Connecticut Probate Court as guardian of the estate of a minor and must formally accept the appointment and acknowledge their responsibilities.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Acceptance of Appointment and Agreement of Guardian of Estate of Minor is published as a PDF by the Connecticut courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: ctprobate.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Acceptance of Appointment and Agreement of Guardian of Estate of Minor in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Acceptance of Appointment and Agreement of Guardian of Estate of Minor (PC-571) when filed when a person has been appointed by the Connecticut Probate Court as guardian of the estate of a minor and must formally accept the appointment and acknowledge their responsibilities. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Connecticut probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Acceptance of Appointment and Agreement of Guardian of Estate of Minor carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Acceptance of Appointment and Agreement of Guardian of Estate of Minor to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Connecticut county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).