Bristol County
Probate
& Family Court Registry
& Family Court Registry
40
Broadway, Suite 240
Taunton, MA 02780
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 977-6040
This website provides general information
of some of the important steps involved in a Probate & Family Court case.
It is not intended to be a complete description of the process and is not a
substitute for legal advice or independent research about your specific case,
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The Lawyers' Corner - Probate & Family Court Forms
Most, but not all of the forms listed below, are in a PDF format enabling you to complete the forms on-line. Those forms that are not available in "fillable" PDF format must be printed and completed manually.
Please be advised that you CANNOT "e-file" these forms. Once completed, they must be printed and filed with the Registry by mail or hand-delivery.
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of Probate
40 Broadway, Suite 240
Taunton, MA 02780
40 Broadway, Suite 240
Taunton, MA 02780
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Domestic Forms (Listed in Alphabetical Order)
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- Affidavit
Disclosing Care or Custody Proceedings (Page 1)
Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody - Confidential Address Form (Page 2) - Affidavit of Irretrievable Breakdown - 1A
- Affidavit of Indigency
- Affidavit of Indigency Supplement
- Affidavit of Filing a Certified Copy of Child Custody Judgment
- Affidavit to Waive Appearance at 1A Hearing
- Appearance
- Certificate of Absolute (R-408)
- Complaint for Annulment
- Complaint for Contempt
- Complaint for Custody
- Complaint for Divorce
- Complaint for Divorce (1B)
- Complaint for Separate Support
- Complaint to Enforce Foreign Decree/Judgment
- Complaint to Establish Paternity
- Complaint for Judicial Review
- Complaint for Modification
- Complaint for Modification (Alimony ONLY)
- Complaint to Revise & Alter Foreign Decree/Judgment
- Complaint for Support (32F)
- Complaint for Support Custody Visitation
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
- Financial Statement Short Form
- Financial Statement Long Form
- Financial Statement Schedule A (self-employment income)
- Financial Statement Schedule B (rental income)
- Inmates Affidavit of Indigency
- Joint Petition for Divorce (1A)
- Joint Petition for Modification
- Marriage Without Delay
- Marriage of Minor
- Military Affidavit
- Motion
- Motion to Amend Complaint to 1A Divorce
- Motion to Waive Attendance/Parent Education
- Notice of Limited Appearance
- Notice of Withdrawal of Limited Appearance
- Order for Termination of Support
- Order to Commissioner of Correction or County Sheriff to Provide Inmate Account Information
- Petition for Grandparent Visitation
- Request for Payment to be Withdrawn from Inmate's Account
- Request for Uncontested Assignment
- Request for Pre-Trial/Case Management
- Statement of Payment (SJC Rule 1:07)
- Stipulation of the Parties
- Stipulation of Voluntary Acknowledgment
- Sworn Affidavit
- Uniform Counsel Certification
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Probate Forms (Listed by Case Type)
Estates
Effective March 31, 2012, the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code goes into effect. Please note that there are new policies, procedures and forms relating to probate of estate filings. Many estate-related forms previously found on this website will no longer be accepted by the Registry.
For all Estate-Related Forms go to: MA Probate & Family Court Estate Forms. Any forms not available on-line may be picked up at the Registry. For convenience, requests for estate-related forms that are not available on-line may be made by email to info@bristolcountyprobate.com.
Guardianships
Minors
- Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor
- Bond
- Affidavit
Disclosing Care or Custody Proceedings (Page 1)
Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody - Confidential Address Form (Page 2) - Public Assistance Affidavit
- Verified Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for a Minor
- Request for Record Information
- Notarized Waiver and Consent to Petition for Guardianship of Minor
- Notarized and Verified Consent or Nomination by Minor
- Request for Counsel
- Appearance and Objection
- Application for Permission to Provide Information
- Notice of Appointment of Temporary Guardian/Conservator and Notice of Right to Hearing Pursuant to GL c. 190B, s.s. 5-204, 5-308 and 5-412A
- Certificate of Service
- Petition to Expand -Modify -Limit the Powers of a Guardian
- Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Minor
- Petition for Resignation of Guardian of a Minor
- Annual Report of Guardian of Minor
- General Petition (for Visitation or Child Support)
- Statement of Payment
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Incapacitated
- Petition for Appointment of Guardian for an Incapacitated Person
- Bond
- Medical Certificate for Guardianship or Conservatorship
- Clinical Team Report
- Verified Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for Adult
Pursuant to GL c190B
s5-308 - Request for Record Information
- Instructions to Clinicians for completing the Medical Certificate for Guardianship or Conservatorship
- Limitations to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Clinicians
- Limitations to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Judges, Attorneys, and Self-Representing Litigants
- Request for Counsel
- Request of Interested Party to Access Impounded Medical Information
- Appearance and Objection
- Application for Permission to Provide Information
- Notice of Hearing
- Notice of Appointment of Temporary Guardian/Conservator and Notice of Right to Hearing Pursuant to GL c. 190B, s. 5-204, 5-308 and 5-412A
- Certificate of Service
- Petition to Expand -Modify -Limit the Powers of a Guardian
- Petition for Removal of Guardian
- Petition for Resignation of a Guardian and/or Conservator
- Petition for Termination of Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
- Medical Certificate for Termination of Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
- Medical Certificate Affidavit
- Guardian's Care Plan/Report
- Notice of Hearing
- Statement of Payment
Uncontested Extension of Orders for Antipsychotic Medications (Rogers)
- Motion to Extend and/or Amend Treatment Plan
- Motion to Waive Appearance of Respondent
- Clinician's Affidavit and Report for Extension/Amendment
- Treatment Plan
- Report of Monitor
- Representation of Respondent's Counsel
- Review Order
- Motion to Reinstate Rogers Authority
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Conservatorships
Minors/Adults
- Petition for Appointment of Conservator for Disabled Person or for Single Transaction
- Bond
- Medical Certificate Affidavit(Not needed if for Minor)
- Clinical Team Report (Not needed if for Minor)
- Instructions to Clinicians for completing the Medical Certificate for Guardianship or Conservatorship
- Limitations to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Clinicians
- Limitations to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Judges, Attorneys, and Self-Representing Litigants
- Medical Certificate Affidavit
- Affidavit
Disclosing Care or Custody Proceedings (Page 1) (Needed if for
Minor)
Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody - Confidential Address Form (Page 2) (Needed if for Minor) - Public Assistance Affidavit (Needed if for Minor)
- Verified Motion for Appointment of Temporary Conservator Pursuant to G.L. c.190B, s.5-412A
- Notarized and Verified Consent or Nomination by Minor (if over the age of 14)
- Request for Record Information
- Request for Counsel
- Appearance and Objection
- Application for Permission to Provide Information
- Petition to Expand -Modify -Limit the Powers of a Conservator
- Petition for Removal of a Conservator
- Petition for Resignation of a Guardian and/or Conservator
- Petititon for Termination of a Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
- Medical Certificate for Termination of Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
- Request of Interested Party to Access Impounded Medical Information
- Notice of Hearing
- Notice of Appointment of Temporary Guardian/Conservator and Notice of Right to Hearing Pursuant to GL c. 190B, s. 5-204, 5-308 and 5-412A
- Certificate of Service
- Instructions for completing Conservator's Inventory
- Sample Conservator's Inventory
- Conservator's Inventory
- Guidelines for Preparing a Conservator's Financial Plan
- Sample Conservator's Financial Plan
- Conservator's Financial Plan
- Simplified Accounting Guidelines for Estate and Conservator Accounts
- Sample Conservator's Account
- Conservator's Account
- Foreign Conservator's Sworn Statement
- Petition for Sale of Real Estate-Maintenance
- Petition for Sale of Real Estate-Investment
- Petition to Mortgage Real Estate
- Petition for Counsel Fees
- Statement of Payment
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Change of Name
*Reminder: A certified birth certificate must be filed for
each individual seeking
to
change their name.
- Change of Name Petition
- Affidavit
Disclosing Care or Custody Proceedings (Page 1) (Needed if for
Minor)
Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody - Confidential Address Form (Page 2) (Needed if for Minor) - Public Assistance Affidavit (Needed if for Minor)
- Motion (To Waive Publication)
- Affidavit of Parent(s) Unknown or of Parts Unknown
- Assent
- Request for Uncontested Assignment
- Request for Record Information (Needed for any person age 10 or older)
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Adoption
*Reminder: A certified long form birth certificate must be filed.
- Petition for Adoption
- Affidavit of Petitioner
- Affidavit
Disclosing Care or Custody Proceedings (Page 1)
Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody - Confidential Address Form (Page 2) - Federal & Central Registers of Missing Child(ren) Search Request
- Request for Record Information
- Request for Uncontested Assignment
- Surrender of Parent
- Motion (to Waive Report of DCF) or (for Publication Only to Unknown/Unnamed Father)
- Affidavit of Parent(s) Unknown or of Parts Unknown
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Equity
- Petition for Partition and Sale of Real Estate
- Affidavit of Filing Notice in Registry of Deeds
- Motion (to Appoint a Commissioner)
- Commissioner's Bond
- Affidavit of Notice of Sale by Publication
- Complaint for Correction of Birth/Marriage Certificate
- Affidavit
Disclosing Care or Custody Proceedings (Page 1)
Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody - Confidential Address Form (Page 2) - Statement of Payment
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