PROBATE COURT OF __________________ COUNTY, OHIO
________________________, JUDGE
GUARDIANSHIP OF _________________________________________________________
CASE NO. ____________________
JUDGMENT ENTRY
APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCOMPETENT PERSON
[R.C 2111.02 and Sup.R. 66.04 and 66.06]
Upon hearing the application for appointment of guardian herein, the Court finds that
________________________________________________, the above-named Ward, is incompetent
by reason of ______________________________________________________________________
and therefore is incapable of taking proper care of _____ self and _____ property, and that a
guardianship is necessary.
The Court further finds that all persons who were entitled to notice of the hearing thereon were
given or waived notice thereof; that the incompetent is a resident of this county or has legal settlement
herein; and that this Court has jurisdiction.
It is therefore ordered that a (limited) guardian of the (person and estate) be appointed.
The Court therefore appoints ________________________________________, a suitable and
competent person, (limited) guardian of the (person and estate) of _____________________________
______________________________, the above-named Ward, incompetent, with the powers conferred
as described, and limited to those powers contained in the Letters of Guardianship issued by this Court.
This appointment is in compliance with R.C. 2111.09.
The Court approves/dispenses with the bond.
The Court finds a record of the hearing was waived.
The Guardian shall comply with the requirements of Sup.R. 66.06.
The Court orders Letters of Guardianship issue to ___________________________________
as provided by law.
The Court further ORDERS:_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
IT IS SO ORDERED
_______________________
________________________________________
Date
PROBATE JUDGE
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FORM 17.5 - JUDGMENT ENTRY
APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCOMPETENT PERSON
Amended: March 1, 2017
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