About Petition/Guardianship of Person with Intellectual Disability
This form allows an adult petitioner to request the Connecticut Probate Court appoint a limited or plenary guardian of the person for an adult with intellectual disability.
When you'd use it: Use this form when an adult with an IQ of 69 or less requires a court-appointed guardian to assist with or make decisions regarding their physical health, safety, or care due to the severity of their intellectual disability.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition/Guardianship of Person with Intellectual Disability 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 Petition/Guardianship of Person with Intellectual Disability in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition/Guardianship of Person with Intellectual Disability (PC-700) when use this form when an adult with an IQ of 69 or less requires a court-appointed guardian to assist with or make decisions regarding their physical health, safety, or care due to the severity of their intellectual disability. 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 Petition/Guardianship of Person with Intellectual Disability 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 Petition/Guardianship of Person with Intellectual Disability 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).