Guardianship & Fiduciary Help

 If you have been appointed as a guardian or conservator for a loved one, you are taking on one of the most important and demanding responsibilities a person can carry. It is meaningful work — and it can also be confusing, emotional, and overwhelming, especially at the beginning.  This page is here to help. Below you will find resources, court links, training tools, and organizations that support family guardians and conservators across Minnesota. If you have questions about whether a professional fiduciary might be appropriate for your situation, feel free to reach out — there is no obligation, and sometimes just talking through the options helps. 

 Minnesota Judicial Branch — Guardianship Help Topic 

The official starting point for anyone appointed as a guardian in Minnesota. Includes forms, training videos, reporting requirements, and court rules. 

Link: mncourts.gov/help-topics/guardianship  

Minnesota Judicial Branch — Conservatorship Help Topic 

Everything a court-appointed conservator needs — forms, instructions, accounting requirements, and links to the MyMNConservator filing system.

Link: mncourts.gov/help-topics/conservatorship  

MyMNGuardian (MMG) — Online Reporting System

 All guardians in Minnesota are required to file annual Personal Well-Being Reports electronically through this system. This is where you submit your annual report to the court. 

Link: mncourts.gov/help-topics/guardianship  

MyMNConservator (MMC) — Online Accounting System 

Court-appointed conservators submit annual accountings and inventories through this system. 

Link: mmc.courts.state.mn.us 

 Guardianship & Conservatorship Manual (MN Judicial Branch) 

A plain-language manual written for non-lawyers explaining guardianship and conservatorship in Minnesota. Highly recommended reading for any newly appointed guardian or conservator. 

Link: mncourts.gov/help-topics/guardianship/rules-laws-resources  

Guardian Orientation Video (Required) Before a guardian signs their Acceptance of Appointment, Minnesota requires viewing this orientation video. Watch it here through the MN Judicial Branch website. 

Link: mncourts.gov/help-topics/guardianship 

Meals On Wheels is a vital program that offers support to those in need, especially in Minnesota

 LawHelpMN.org — Guardianship, Conservatorship & Power of Attorney Free legal information for non-lawyers. Includes fact sheets, explanations of the law, and answers to common questions in plain language. Link: lawhelpmn.org  

Bill of Rights for Persons Subject to Guardianship or Conservatorship Minnesota law protects the rights of individuals under guardianship. Every guardian and conservator should be familiar with these rights. Reference: Minn. Stat. § 524.5-120  

Powers and Duties of a Guardian A summary of what a court-appointed guardian is — and is not — authorized to do under Minnesota law. 

Reference: Minn. Stat. § 524.5-313 

 Annual Reporting Requirements Minnesota law requires annual reporting to the court. Understanding these requirements from the start helps avoid errors and missed deadlines. 

Reference: Minn. Stat. § 524.5-316  

Protection Order Against Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult (New — effective January 1, 2026) Minnesota now allows a petition to the court for a protection order in cases of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. 

Reference: Minn. Stat. § 609.2334 

 Minnesota Association for Guardianship & Conservatorship (MAGiC) 

The primary professional organization for guardians and conservators in Minnesota. Offers education, training, and resources for both professional and family guardians. Integrity Fiduciary Services is a member. 

Link: minnesotaguardianship.org  

National Guardianship Association (NGA) A national organization dedicated to ethical guardianship practice. Offers training, resources, and a guardian locator. Integrity Fiduciary Services is a member. 

Link: guardianship.org  

Alternatives to Guardianship & Conservatorship (MAGiC) 

Guardianship is not always the right answer. This resource explains supported decision-making and other less restrictive alternatives that may be appropriate depending on the situation.

 Link: minnesotaguardianship.org  

MN Department of Human Services — Adult Protection Information about adult protective services in Minnesota for situations involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. 

Link: mn.gov/dhs 

Easily apply for benefits online in Minnesota. Access essential guardianship forms and comprehensive guides to navigate the guardianship process with confidence.

The books listed below are recommended either based on personal review or the professional work and reputation of the author. Integrity Fiduciary Services, LLC does not own, publish, or control these materials. 

All materials are provided for general educational purposes only.

• The Fundamentals of Guardianship: What Every Guardian Should Know.
• Let Them Grieve with Hope
• The 36-Hour Day
• Creating Moments of Joy
• Sally Balch Hurme Books
• Checklist for My Family
• Checklist for Family Caregivers
• Checklist for Family Survivors
• How to Care for Aging Parents — Virginia Morris
• Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? — Roz Chast (graphic memoir on aging parents; warm and funny)
• Loving Someone Who Has Dementia — Pauline Boss
• The Conscious Caregiver — Linda Abbit
•  Being Heumann — Judith Heumann (disability rights memoir)
• Supported Decision-Making: From Justice for Jenny to Justice for All! — Jonathan Martinis & Peter Blanck

Sometimes family members are appointed as guardian or conservator and later find the responsibilities more complex than expected — especially when family dynamics are difficult, when the individual's needs are significant, or when the financial management requirements become overwhelming.  That is not a failure. It is simply a reality of how demanding this work can be.  If you are a family guardian or conservator who is considering whether a professional fiduciary might be a better fit for your loved one, Integrity Fiduciary Services is available to talk through the process. There is no pressure — just an honest conversation about what might serve your family member best. 

 Email is the preferred way to reach out: kelly@integrityfiduciary.com  Based in Hastings, MN — serving clients across Minnesota. 

Want to know more about our business? Visit our About Us page to learn about our mission, values, and team, as well as resources like guardianship forms in Minnesota and our comprehensive guardianship guide for Minnesota residents. 

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