How much does it cost to petition for guardianship?
There is no filing fee for a guardianship petition. The petitioner must pay for the cost of providing notice to all interested parties, which sometimes requires service by publication in a newspaper selected by the Court. There is a $75 filing fee for a bond with sureties. The Court will not generally require a bond with sureties. Certified Letters of Appointment cost $25 each. A guardian who cannot afford to pay the fees can ask the Court to waive the fees by filing an Affidavit of Indigency.