Forms for Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship Cases

Beginning on July 1, 2018, new rules and forms were approved for use by the Supreme Court for adult guardianship and conservatorship cases. Since 2018, there have been several other changes. The following table outlines these changes:

DocumentFormDescription
Information Sheet4-992Required for all new petitions filed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule of Civil Procedure for District Courts 1-003.2.
Order – Persons Entitled To Notice & Access to Court Records (Post Adjudication)4-993Required when a guardian and/or conservator is appointed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule of Civil Procedure for District Courts 1-141.
Notice of Hearing and Rights4-999Required to be provided to all individuals identified in the Petition and Information Sheet, including the alleged incapacitated person under Sections 45-5-309(B) & (C) and 45-5-405 (B) & (C).
Order – Waive or Secure Bond4-994Required for all conservatorship cases under Section 45-5-411 NMSA 1978.
Notice of Bonding4-995Required when the court orders the conservator secure a bond. Should be filed at the same time that an inventory or report is filed, pursuant to Section 45-5-409 NMSA 1978.
Statement of Bond4-995.1Required when the court orders the conservator secure a bond. Should be attached to the Notice of Bonding.
Guardian’s Report4-996Required for filing a ninety (90)-day, annual, or final report under Section 45-5-314 NMSA 1978.
Conservator’s Inventory4-997Required for filing a ninety (90)-day inventory under Section 45-5-418 NMSA 1978.
Conservator’s Report4-998Required for filing an annual or final report under Section 45-5-409 NMSA 1978.
Grievance Form4-999.1Available to any individual that would like to file a grievance against a guardian and/or conservator under Section 45-5-110. (Approved 8/20/19)
Certificate of Completion Adult Guardian and Conservator Orientation Program4-999.2Certificate Acknowledging Completion of Adult Guardian and Conservator Orientation Program (Videos) required under Rule 1-144 NMRA.
Cover Sheet for Confidential Financial Statements Filed with Annual ReportCover Sheet; Rule 1-145Cover sheet for use with Rule 1-145 NMRA.

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