- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- Order Appointing Guardian for MINOR
- 1211XX
- 1213XX
- 1184XX
Changing or Ending a Guardianship or Conservatorship
Asking to Change or End a Guardianship or Conservatorship
You can ask the court to change or end a guardianship or conservatorship if you are:
- the protected person
- a friend or relative of the protected person or
- the guardian or conservator
The protected person is the person who has a guardian or conservator to help them.
Looking for help with a guardianship or conservatorship of a minor?
This page can help with that too.
What are you trying to do?
Choose the option below that best matches your situation
I need to...
How old is the protected person?
For minors, a guardianship ends automatically if certain events happen. See the section below called "End a guardianship or conservatorship."
To change the guardian's or conservator's powers, file a motion asking for review. The court can ask things like:
- Is guardianship or conservatorship is still needed?
- What powers should the guardian or conservator have?
- Has the guardian or conservator made decisions good decisions for the minor?
Follow the steps below to ask the court for help.
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1165XX - Order Appointing Conservator for a Minor
- 1184XX
- 1168XX
- 1166XX
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
Are you the protected person under a guardianship or conservatorship?
You can still:
- stay as independent as you can based on your current abilities
- have freedom in all parts of your life not controlled by the guardianship
- ask the court to review your guardianship if your abilities have improved
- have someone speak up for you about your concerns.
Utah Code 75-5-301.5(1)(c) and (2)(h).
You have other protections. Read more on our page about the Protected Person's Rights.
You can file a motion asking for review. The court can ask things like:
- Is guardianship or conservatorship is still needed?
- What powers should the guardian or conservator have?
- Has the guardian or conservator made decisions good decisions for the protected person?
If your motion is about the protected person's ability to be independent (capacity), they can have a laywer at the hearing. The court will find a free lawyer if they cannot afford one.
Utah Code 75-5-301.5 (2)(a) and 75-5-303 (2)(b).
There are optional extra papers you can file to ask for: a lawyer to represent the protected person, someone to investigate what is happening, and a doctor to examine the protected person.
Forms to appoint an attorney to represent the protected person
Forms to assign a court visitor to investigate what is happening
- 1217XX
Forms to appoint a doctor to examine the protected person and evaluate their capacity
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1212XX
- 1211XX
- 1213XX
- 1214XX
- 1184XX
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1224XX - Order Appointing Conservator for an Adult
- 1168XX - Acceptance of Appointment
- 1227XX - Letter of Conservatorship
- 1184XX - Private Information Record in Guardianship and Conservatorship cases
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
How old is the protected person?
Follow the steps below to ask the court to change the guardian or conservator.
Pay attention to the extra papers you need when changing the guardian or conservator.
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- Order Appointing Guardian for MINOR
- 1211XX
- 1213XX
- 1184XX
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1165XX - Order Appointing Conservator for a Minor
- 1184XX
- 1168XX
- 1166XX
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
Follow the steps below to ask the court to change the guardian or conservator.
Pay attention to the extra papers you need when changing the guardian or conservator.
Forms to appoint an attorney to represent the protected person
Forms to assign a court visitor to investigate what is happening
- 1217XX
Forms to appoint a doctor to examine the protected person and evaluate their capacity
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1212XX
- 1211XX
- 1213XX
- 1214XX
- 1184XX
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1224XX - Order Appointing Conservator for an Adult
- 1168XX - Acceptance of Appointment
- 1227XX - Letter of Conservatorship
- 1184XX - Private Information Record in Guardianship and Conservatorship cases
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
How old is the protected person?
Follow the steps below to ask the court to change the guardian or conservator.
Pay attention to the extra papers you need when adding a guardian or conservator.
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- Order Appointing Guardian for MINOR
- 1211XX
- 1213XX
- 1184XX
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1165XX - Order Appointing Conservator for a Minor
- 1184XX
- 1168XX
- 1166XX
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
Follow the steps below to ask the court to change the guardian or conservator.
Pay attention to the extra papers you need when adding a guardian or conservator.
Forms to appoint an attorney to represent the protected person
Forms to assign a court visitor to investigate what is happening
- 1217XX
Forms to appoint a doctor to examine the protected person and evaluate their capacity
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1212XX
- 1211XX
- 1213XX
- 1214XX
- 1184XX
- 1160XX
- Forms for Guardianship and Conservatorship Pre-appointment Test
- 1224XX - Order Appointing Conservator for an Adult
- 1168XX - Acceptance of Appointment
- 1227XX - Letter of Conservatorship
- 1184XX - Private Information Record in Guardianship and Conservatorship cases
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
You can ask the court to change:
- when you submit reports so you can file them at a different time of the year
- how often you submit reports
- what information you include in your reports
Follow these steps to ask for the changes you need.
Step 1 - fill out the papers and file them with the court
Fill out the following:
- Motion to Change Accounting Report Requirements - PDF | Word
- Notice of Right to Object to Motion - PDF | Word
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order on Motion to Change Accounting Report Requirements - PDF | Word
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
How old is the protected person?
Just moving within the county?
Just tell everyone about the move.
Send a letter or email to the clerk of the court that appointed you. Include your case number and the protected person's name. Be sure to send a copy to all interested persons.
Moving to another county?
Transferring a guardianship or conservatorship to another county within Utah is called a "change of venue." You need the court's permission.
Utah Code Section 75-5-403.
Follow the steps below to ask the court for help.
Step 1 - fill out these papers and file them with the court
Fill out the following:
- 1181XX
- 1182XX
- 1183XX
- 1167XX
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
There is no process for transferring a guardianship or conservatorship of a minor into or out of Utah.
To move a guardianship or conservatorship into Utah:
End the guardianship in the other state and file a petition to appoint a guardian or conservator in Utah
To move a guradianship or conservatorship out of Utah:
File a motion to terminate the Utah guardianship or conservatorship (scroll down on this page) and file a petition to appoint a guardian in the other state.
See our page on Moving the Protected Person to a Different Address or Moving the Guardianship or Conservatorship Case for forms and guidance.
How old is the protected person?
A guardianship of a minor ends automatically when:
- the guardian: dies, quits and the court approves it, or is removed by the court
- the minor: dies, is adopted, marries, turns 18, or is emancipated
When any of these happen, the guardianship is over. The guaridan just needs to file the final reports.
Are you the parent of a minor child under a guardianship?
If your guardianship is in district court and your custody rights have not been taken away, you can ask the court to formally end the guardianship. The court must grant your request.
To ask the court to formally end the guardianship, follow the instructions below.
Utah Code 75-5-210 and In Re V.K.S., 2003 UT App 13.
A conservatorship of a minor ends when the protected person, their representative, or the conservator asks the court to end the conservatorship. Once the conservatorship has ended, the money and property pass to the former protected person.
Utah Code and 75-5-430.
To ask the court to end a guardianship or conservatorship of a minor, follow the steps below.
Step 1 - fill out the papers and file them with the court
Fill out the following:
- Motion to Terminate - minor
- Notice of Right to Object to Motion - PDF | Word
- Order on Motion to Terminate - minor
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
A guardianship can end when:
- the guardian dies or becomes unable to serve
- the guardian resigns or is removed, with court approval, or
- the protected person dies or regains their ability to be independent (capacity).
The guardian, the protected person, or anyone concerned about the protected person can ask the court to end the guardianship.
Utah Code 75-5-306 and 75-5-301.5 (2)(b).
A conservatorship ends when the protected person, their representative, or the conservator ask the court to end the conservatorship. Once the conservatorship has ended, the money and property pass to the former protected person.
Utah Code and 75-5-430.
To ask the court to end a guardianship or conservatorship of an adult, you can file a motion to terminate. Follow the steps below.
If your motion is about the protected person's ability to be independent (capacity), they can have a laywer at the hearing. The court will find a free lawyer if they cannot afford one.
Utah Code 75-5-301.5 (2)(a) and 75-5-303 (2)(b).
There are optional extra papers you can file to ask for: a lawyer to represent the protected person, someone to investigate what is happening, and a doctor to examine the protected person.
Step 1 - fill out the papers and file them with the court
Fill out the following:
- Motion to Terminate - ADULT
- Notice of Right to Object to Motion - PDF | Word
- Order on Motion to Terminate - ADULT
Then file your papers with the court.
Step 2 - send copies of the papers
Send copies of the papers you file to all interested parties in the case. This includes the protected person, the guardian or conservator, and anyone else who has asked for notice.
Send the papers by following the instructions on our Serving Other Papers page.
Step 3 - go to the hearing
The court will schedule a hearing on the motion. Be sure to attend.
You might get a final decision from the judge on your motion. The court could send your case to mediation if someone disagrees with your request. See the Alternative Dispute Resolution in Probate Cases web page for more information. The court could also appoint a court visitor to investigate the issues. See the Court Visitor Program for more information.
Need more help with your motion?
Visit our page on Motions for detailed guidance.
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