The bond should be filed prior to the scheduled hearing. No authority to release confidential information is required if the applicant is the natural parent of the minor. The correct addresses of the next of kin are required in order to make proper service. The Court will issue all service required to be done by the Butler County Sheriff's Dept. If both parents are not joint applicants, the one who is not the applicant must sign a Wavier of Notice and Consent to be served.
Proof of service is required for all service.
The Oath of Guardian must be signed before the Judge at the time of hearing. The inventory lists the assets of the ward and the value of those assets. The Guardian must file an Inventory if the Guardianship is for the estate or for the person and the estate. Please confirm the amount with the clerk since filing fees may have changed subsequent to the date of this instruction sheet. This fee must be paid in cash or check.