About Discharge to Guardian of Minor
Releases and discharges a guardian and surety upon a guardianship bond from all claims arising from the guardianship of a minor's person and estate.
When you'd use it: Filed with the final account when a ward who has reached age eighteen wishes to formally release their former guardian and surety from all liability.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Discharge to Guardian of Minor is published as a PDF by the Rhode Island 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: docs.sos.ri.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Discharge to Guardian of Minor in Rhode Island
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Discharge to Guardian of Minor (PC-2.9B) when filed with the final account when a ward who has reached age eighteen wishes to formally release their former guardian and surety from all liability. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Rhode Island 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 Discharge to Guardian 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 Discharge to Guardian of Minor to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Rhode Island county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).