File for Guardianship of an Adult in California
Legal Guardianship of an adult, often referred to as Conservatorship, is a court process by which a person is given indefinite or long-term legal responsibility for an adult. Appointing a Guardian in California requires the filing of a petition and approval by the court. Depending on the circumstances, it can be a complicated ordeal. We've simplified the process by providing you with all of the available forms and documentation you need to file quickly and easily.
This packet includes the following documents:
- Conservatorship Step-by-Step Filing Guide
- Petition for Appointment of Conservator
- Notice of Hearing – Conservatorship
- Attachment to Notice of Hearing
- Citation for Conservatorship
- Confidential Conservator Screening
- Confidential Supplemental Information
- Request to Waive Fees
- Capacity Declaration
- Dementia Attachment to Capacity Declaration
- Duties of Conservator
- Order Appointing Conservator
- Letters of Conservatorship
As the name implies, temporary guardianship is limited in duration and is usually sought for exceptional circumstances, such as emergencies. The filing process is complicated and can be difficult to navigate without guidance. We've simplified the process by providing you with all of the available forms and documentation you need to file quickly and easily.
This packet includes the following documents:
- Guardianship Step-by-Step Filing Guide
- Petition
- Notice of Hearing
- Attachment to Notice
- Confidential Supplemental Information
- Citation for Conservatorship
- Duties of Conservator
- Confidential Conservator Screening
- Order Appointing Probate Conservator
- Capacity Declaration
- Dementia Attachment
- Request to Waive Court Fees
- Petition for Appointment of Temporary Conservator
- Attachment to Notice
- Order Appointing Temporary Conservator
- Letters of Temporary Conservatorship
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