IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE Register in Chancery Kent County 38 The Green Dover, DE 19901 302-735-1930 FAX 302-735-2155 Register in Chancery New Castle County 500 North King Street, Suite 11600 Wilmington, DE 19801 302-255-0544 FAX 302-255-2213 Register in Chancery Sussex County 34 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-5775 FAX 302-856-5778 Procedures for filing a Petition to Expend for a Minor ~ The petition to expend must be filled out completely. + The court clerks cannot complete the petition for you. + The guardian(s) & the minor (if he/she is over the age of 14) will need to have their signatures notarized. (If both the guardian(s) and the minor appear in the Register's office with identification & the correct paperwork, their signatures can be notarized by a clerk in the Register's office.) ~ The "financial statement supporting petition to expend" must be completed by the guardian(s) with notarized signature(s). There may be times when a more detailed financial disclosure form will need to be completed and a promissory note signed. (A promissory note is signed by the guardian(s) promising to repay the guardianship account the amount of money that is about to be borrowed, if authorized by the judicial officer.) The court clerks will determine if a promissory note is necessary. A promissory note is an additional $25.00. ~ If the minor is over the age of fourteen, a letter will be required from the minor stating he/she understands what the money is being requested for and he/she understands the money will be taken from the guardianship account. This letter must be signed by the minor before a Notary or a clerk of the Register's office. ~ A copy of the bank statement(s) dated within the last thirty (30) days is required. ~ Supporting documentation for the request for money must be provided (i.e. any receipts, bills, invoices or other documentation that details the expenses for which you are petitioning. + If the petition is for a vehicle, you must have a letter indicating the mileage, condition of the car, and if it is used car, the Kelly Blue Book value. If the vehicle is being purchased from a dealership, the letter must be on their letterhead. Copies of driver's licenses for minor, parent and current insurance card must be provided. + If the request is for clothes, the guardian(s) must provide a layaway statement, advertisements, etc.). ~ The filing fee for the Petition to Expend is $35.00. Payment must be received before the petition can be accepted by our office. We accept cash, check or money order (made payable to the "Register in Chancery"). ~ It is the petitioner's responsibility to provide the Court with photocopies of all supporting documentation. If the Register in Chancery's office makes photocopies for you, the fee is $1.50 per page. When submitting your documentation, it must be filed on regular 11 x 8.5 paper that can be easily scanned onto the computer. ~ As part of the order, the guardian will be responsible to file all receipts within seven to twenty days. If the guardian fails to file the proper receipts, all future petitions will be denied. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com FINANCIAL STATEMENT SUPPORTING PETITION TO EXPEND Pursuant to Del Code Title 13 § 501- it is the parent's responsibility to provide financial support for the minor child until the age of 18. Please select one of the following: natural parent/guardian non-parent/guardian I receive the following monthly amounts of money for this child: SSI child support death benefits other Why should this minor child pay for the items listed on the petition from his/her own funds? Guardian Co Guardian (if there is one) Register in Chancery/Notary Date: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN THE MATTER OF : : : C.M. # A Minor/Disabled Person's PETITION TO EXPEND The petition of (Guardian's Name) , Guardian of (Minor/Disabled Person's Name) , a (Minor/Disabled Person) , respectfully represents: . (Date of Final Order) 1. Petitioner was appointed guardian of the Minor/Disabled Person by Order dated Petitioner is duly qualified and is acting as such Guardian. The birth date of the above named is (Minor/DP's birth date) 2. The net assets of the Minor/Disabled Person's estate consist of cash on deposit in the sum of $ plus interest in the (Amount in Guardianship Acct (s) (List all banks where guardianship accounts have been established) . 3. Petitioner respectfully prays the court to authorize, for the benefit of the Minor/Disabled Person, expenditures of $ (Amount requesting) to be used for (Purpose of Petition to Expend) _____________________________________________________________________________. 4. The guardian's income from all sources is inadequate for such purposes and funds are not available from any other source. ___________________________ Guardian/Petitioner ___________________________ Address ___________________________ Phone Number ______________________________ Co-Guardian/Co-Petitioner ______________________________ Address ______________________________ Phone Number ______________________________ Minor (14 years old or older) The above named guardian(s), having been duly sworn, deposes and says that the facts above recited are true and correct. Sworn to and subscribed before me the ___________ day of ___________________, ___________________. ____________________________________ Register in Chancery/Notary Public American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com