About Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or Other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult)
To petition the probate court for appointment of both a conservator and guardian for an alleged incapacitated adult, or alternative protective arrangements.
When you'd use it: When a petitioner seeks to establish incapacity and obtain authority to manage both financial affairs (conservatorship) and personal/health care decisions (guardianship) for an adult.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or Other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult) is published as a PDF by the South Carolina 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:
Source: sccourts.org
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or Other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult) in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or Other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult) (SCCA 401PC / FORM #520GC) when when a petitioner seeks to establish incapacity and obtain authority to manage both financial affairs (conservatorship) and personal/health care decisions (guardianship) for an adult. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — South Carolina 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 Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or Other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult) 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 Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or Other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the South Carolina county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).