About Final Accounting of Guardian
A guardian files this form to report all receipts, disbursements, and remaining assets held for the ward during the guardianship period.
When you'd use it: File this form with the Kanawha County Court when the guardianship is ending or at the court's request to account for all financial transactions on behalf of the ward.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Final Accounting of Guardian is published as a PDF by the West Virginia 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: kanawha.us
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Final Accounting of Guardian in West Virginia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Final Accounting of Guardian when file this form with the Kanawha County Court when the guardianship is ending or at the court's request to account for all financial transactions on behalf of the ward. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — West Virginia 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 Final Accounting of Guardian 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 Final Accounting of Guardian to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the West Virginia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).