Designation of a Standby Guardianship of a Minor - C.G.S. Sections 45a-624 to 624g - Instructions & Forms

Sep 16, 2026

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Form and instructions for designating a standby guardian of a minor under C.G.S. Sections 45a-624 to 624g. Explains when both parents must sign, how and when the designation takes effect, the standby guardian’s authority and when it ends, and how to revoke the designation by written notice. Includes the designation form and the required statement that the standby guardianship is in full force and effect.

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Instructions

Signing and notice requirements

Effective date and authority limits

Revocation and probate court actions

Designation form

Parent or court-appointed guardian signatures

Witness information

Statement of full force and effect

Standby guardian declaration and witness signatures

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS DESIGNATION OF A STANDBY GUARDIAN OF A MINOR C.G.S. SECTIONS 45a-624 to 624g 1. A parent may use this form to designate a standby guardian of his or her child upon the occurrence of a specified contingency (for example, the parent’s illness, death or absence from the country) . If a child is being cared for by a court-appointed guardian rather than the child’s parents, the courtappointed guardian may designate a standby guardian. 2. If both parents are alive, both must sign the designation of standby guardian (unless a court has removed the parent or terminated his or her parental rights) . 3. A copy of the designation must be given to the designated standby guardian. 4. The standby guardianship becomes effective when the standby guardian signs a written statement that the specific contingency has occurred. A form for the statement is included in this material. The standby guardian has the authority and obligations of a guardian of the person of the minor as defined by C.G.S. section 45a-604 (5) . 5. The authority of a standby guardian ceases when the specific contingency no longer exists or one year after the date the standby guardian becomes effective, whichever is earlier. If the standby guardian is effective at the time of the death of the parent, however, the authority of the standby guardian ceases 90 days after the death of the parent. 6. A parent may revoke a designation of the standby guardian at any time by written revocation and notice of the revocation to the standby guardian. 7. The form to designate a standby guardian and the written statement that the designation is in full force and effect are not filed in the Probate Court. 8. If the standby guardian needs to serve as a guardian beyond the expiration periods indicated in Paragraph 5 above, further action is required, such as a petition to the Probate Court for the district in which the minor child resides, is domiciled or is located concerning guardianship. DESIGNATION OF A STANDBY GUARDIAN OF A MINOR C.G.S SECTIONS 45a-624 to 45a-624g I, of ,(Name of Parent or Court–appointed Guardian) (Street Address) , do hereby appoint , of (City, State, Zip Code) (Name of Standby Guardian) , , as standby guardian of (Street Address) (City, State , Zip Code) , (Names of Minor Children) to take effect upon the occurrence of the following contingency or contingencies (insert specific contingency or contingencies): This designation is made after careful reflection, while I am of sound mind. Date: Signature of Parent Type or Print Name of Parent Signature of Witness Type or Print Name of Witness Street Address of Witness City, State and Zip Code of Witness | Signature of Witness | | --- | | Type or Print Name of Witness | | Street Address of Witness | City, State and Zip Code of Witness DESIGNATION OF A STANDBY GUARDIAN OF A MINOR C.G.S SECTIONS 45a-624 to 45a-624g Date: Signature of Parent Type or Print Name of Parent Signature of Witness Type or Print Name of Witness Street Address of Witness City, State and Zip Code of Witness | Signature of Witness | | --- | | Type or Print Name of Witness | | Street Address of Witness | City, State and Zip Code of Witness If the designation is made by a court-appointed guardian, the guardian and witnesses must sign below: Date: Signature of Guardian Type or Print Name of Guardian Signature of Witness Type or Print Name of Witness Street Address of Witness City, State and Zip Code of Witness | Signature of Witness | | --- | | Type or Print Name of Witness | | Street Address of Witness | City, State and Zip Code of Witness STATEMENT THAT DESIGNATION OF STANDBY GUARDIAN IS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT STATE OF ) ) SS: COUNTY OF ) I of , (Name of Standby Guardian) (Street Address) , state under penalty of false statement: (City, State, Zip Code) THAT ,of (Name of Parent or Standby Gua

FAQs

When does a standby guardianship of a minor become effective?

It becomes effective when the standby guardian signs a written statement that the specific contingency has occurred.

Who must sign the designation if both parents are alive?

Both parents must sign the designation, unless a court removed the parent or terminated parental rights.

When does the authority of the standby guardian end?

The authority ends when the specific contingency no longer exists or one year after effectiveness, whichever is earlier; if effective at the parent’s death, it ends 90 days after the death.

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by Gloria