11 U.S.C. App. (FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE) Rule 1004.1

(a) Represented Infant or Incompetent Person . If an infant or an incompetent person has a representative—such as a general guardian, committee, conservator, or similar fiduciary—the representative may file a voluntary petition on behalf of the infant or incompetent person. (b) Unrepresented Infant or Incompetent Person . If an infant or an incompetent person does not have a representative: (1) a next friend or guardian ad litem may file the petition; and (2) the court must appoint a guardian ad litem or issue any other order needed to protect the interests of the infant debtor or incompetent debtor.