About Guardian's Inventory for Minor
A guardian must file this inventory to document and value all real estate, personal property, jointly held property, and anticipated assets of a minor ward.
When you'd use it: File this form when appointed as guardian of a minor to establish a complete accounting of the minor's estate assets for the Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Guardian's Inventory for Minor is published as a PDF by the Pennsylvania 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: beavercountypa.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Guardian's Inventory for Minor in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Guardian's Inventory for Minor (G-04) when file this form when appointed as guardian of a minor to establish a complete accounting of the minor's estate assets for the Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Pennsylvania 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 Guardian's Inventory for 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 Guardian's Inventory for Minor to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Pennsylvania county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).