Guardianship

Checklist for Appointing a Guardian

Checklist for Successor Guardian

Checklist for Receipt & Acceptance

Request a Guardianship Hearing

Texas Guardianship Registration & Training

General Checklist

Doctor Letter/Referral:

• Health Care Provider’s Certificate of Medical Examination 2023
• Guardianship Referral 2023

Handbooks:

• Guardianship of the Person and Estate Handbook
• Guardianship Process Map

JBCC Resources:

• JBCC Criminal Background Check, Training and Registration for Guardians
• JBCC Registration Form in English
• JBCC Registration Form in Spanish - Espanol
• JBCC Guardianship Training

Other Resources:

• Attorney Ad Litem Checklist on Guardianships
• Order Authorizing Appointee Fees
• Annual Report (Revised 09/01/2023)

Mail Annual Report to:

Harris County Clerk
Attn: Probate Department

P.O. Box 1525
Houston, TX  77251-1525

Texas Guardianship Associations

• Subchapter H. Rights of Wards Pursuant to Sec. 1151.351 of Texas Estates Code

 Guardian's Compensation within the Texas Estates Code - Section 1155

TEC § 1155.001 ET SEQ -   Compensation of Guardians and Temporary Guardians General Provision.  
See also TEC § 352.003 for Reasonable Compensation
TEC § 1155.151 - Payment for Professional Services
TEC § 1155.054 - Payment of Attorney's Fees to Attorney Representing Applicant
TEC § 1155.053 - Compensation for Collection of Claims and Recovery of Property
TEC § 1155.052 - Compensation and Payment of Attorney's Fees of Attorney serving as Guardian