In Arizona, To Discharge a Guardian/Conservator and/or to Terminate a Guardianship/Conservatorship for a Protected Adult (Table of Forms) requires the following steps: 1. Filing of a Petition for Discharge/Termination: The petitioner must file a Petition for Discharge/Termination of the Guardianship/Conservatorship with the court. The petition must include the reasons for the discharge/termination and any additional information the court requires. 2. Notice of Petition: After the petition is filed, the petitioner must provide notice to all interested parties of the Petition for Discharge/Termination. This includes the protected adult, the guardian and/or conservator, any other family members or legal representatives, and all other persons or agencies who have an interest in the guardianship/conservatorship. 3. Hearing: The court will then schedule a hearing for the Petition for Discharge/Termination of the Guardianship/Conservatorship. At this hearing, the petitioner and the guardian/conservator can present evidence and arguments regarding the discharge/termination. 4. Order: The court will then issue an order granting or denying the Petition for Discharge/Termination. If the court grants the petition, it may also order additional conditions or requirements, such as a financial accounting or other measures to ensure the protected adult’s safety and well-being. In Arizona, there are different types of petitions for discharge/termination of a guardianship/conservatorship for a protected adult, depending on the circumstances. These include: • Petition for Discharge/Termination of a Guardian/Conservator • Petition for Termination of a Guardianship/Conservatorship • Petition for Discharge/Termination of a Limited Guardian/Conservator • Petition for Discharge/Termination of an Emergency Guardian/Conservator • Petition for Discharge/Termination of a Temporary Guardian/Conservator • Petition for Discharge/Termination of a Temporary Limited Guardian/Conservator.