How much does the guardianship process cost?
Upfront petition costs:
Ongoing yearly costs:
- Lawyers may charge $2,500 or more to guide you through the guardianship process
- The clerk of court charges additional filing fees for the petition process. These fees generally run $400 or more. However, you can fill out a request with the clerk to waive this fee if you qualify.
- Turning 18 does not charge any fees for our service to refer you to a lawyer that can help
Ongoing yearly costs:
- Lawyers charge $300 or more annually to help put together the required yearly reports
- You also have the option to put together the yearly guardianship reports yourself, and just have a lawyer review and file them with the court
How long does a guardianship case take
A guardianship case will take 45 days to complete at a minimum. If it is contested it can take even longer.
