STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO MANUAL
An outline of the instructional videos is listed below. Click on any section to view a short instructional video. All documents described in the training videos can be found in the templates/pleadings section below.
Intro to Adult Guardianship
What is Guardianship and When is it Appropriate?
Guardianship Definitions
Types of Guardianship
Who Can Act as Guardian
Duties of a Guardian
Review of guardianship court case
Guardianship Forms
- Representation by Civil Legal Services Provider (CLSP) (Note: Form has been updated - available below)
- Probate Division Cover Sheet
- Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Person (Note: Form has been updated - available below)
- Exhibit A
- Order Appointing GAL, Motion to Waive GAL, Motion to Appoint Pro Bono GAL
- Summons for Appointment of Guardian, Notice of Rights of Respondent, Notice of Motion (Note: Summons form has been updated and now includes the notice of rights on page 2 - available below)
Report of Physician, CCP 0211
Filing the Petition
Service and Notice to Parties
Post Filing Procedures and Required Court Forms
Court Hearing
Post-Adjudication Matters
WRITTEN MANUALS
FORMS AND TEMPLATES
Forms to be completed for filing case:
- Representation by Civil Legal Services Provider (CLSP)
- Cover Sheet
- Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Person with a Disability
- Summons for Appointment of Guardian of a Person with a Disability
- Motion for Pro Bono GAL
- Motion Slip
- Notice of Motion
Forms to be completed for the court hearing:
- Report of Physician (Client must provide original Report of Physician for the hearing)
- Oath and Bond of Representative-No Surety
- Order Appointing Plenary Guardian for Adult with Disabilities
- Statement of Right to Discharge Guardian or Modify Guardianship Order
Miscellaneous Forms:
- Appearance and Consent
- Order Appointing Limited Guardian for Person with a Disability
- Petition for Temporary Guardian of Alleged Person with a Disability
- Order Appointing Temporary Guardian for Person with a Disability
- Petition to Extend Temporary Guardianship of Alleged Person with a Disability
- Order Extending Temporary Guardianship of Alleged Person with a Disability
- Instructions to Guardian of the Estate of an Adult with a Disability
- Guardian’s Annual Report Regarding Ward
- Guardianship Closing Letter