About Acceptance of Appointment of Guardian for a Minor
A guardian accepts their court-appointed guardianship of a minor and acknowledges their legal duties and responsibilities under Nebraska law.
When you'd use it: After a court issues an Order of Appointment as guardian of a minor, this form must be filed to formally accept the appointment.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Acceptance of Appointment of Guardian for a Minor is published as a PDF by the Nebraska 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: nebraskajudicial.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Acceptance of Appointment of Guardian for a Minor in Nebraska
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Acceptance of Appointment of Guardian for a Minor (CC 16:2.2.2) when after a court issues an Order of Appointment as guardian of a minor, this form must be filed to formally accept the appointment. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Nebraska 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 of Guardian for a 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 of Guardian for a Minor to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Nebraska county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).