Orange — Guardianship - Step 1: Start Your Case

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GUARDIANSHIP- STEP 1: START YOUR CASE

SELF-HELP FORM PACKET

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SHC-PB-01 (Rev. 02/03/2026)

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Rev. 09/12/2025 GUARDIANSHIP Step 1: Start COMMON WORDS OVERVIEW Guardian: An adult who is A Guardianship refers to the legal process in which an adult asks the appointed by a Court to have Court to have custody of a minor, or manage a minor’s property, or custody of a minor or manage both. In this process, the minor is referred to as a Ward. Requestingthe minor’s property or both. custody of a minor is referred to as Guardianship of the Person. Guardianship: The legal The adult requesting custody of the minor cannot be the biological process in which an adult asks a parent. Requesting to manage the minor’s property is referred to as Court to have custody of a minor, Guardianship of the Estate. An adult requesting to manage a or manage the minor’s property, minor’s property may be the biological parent. or both. A Guardianship of the Person is commonly requested because a Guardianship of the Estate: minor is living with an adult who is not the minor’s parent, and that A Court order that allows an adult needs a court order to make decisions on behalf of the minor. adult to manage a minor’s For example, the adult needs to enroll the minor in school or findproperty. medical care. A Guardianship of the Estate is commonly Guardianship of the Person: requested because a minor is receiving money or other property. For A Court order that allows an example, when a minor inherits from a deceased relative. adult who is not the parent of a minor, to have custody of the A Guardian can be an adult related to the minor, a friend of the minor. family, or anyone else determined suitable. Generally, a minor is someone under 18 years of age. However, in a Guardianship Immigrant Youth: A person involving Immigrant Youth, an exception is made, and someone under the age of 21 who is under the age of 21 is considered a minor. If you are unsure if a minor undocumented. qualifies for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, please reach out Special Immigrant Juvenile to us before completing this packet. Additional forms and procedures Status: A person under the age are required. of 21 who is undocumented, unmarried, has been separated If the Guardianship of the Person is granted, the Guardian is from or hurt by one or both responsible for the minor’s complete care. This includes providing parents, and is seeking to apply food, clothing, shelter, safety, supervision, physical and emotional for lawful permanent residency. growth, medical and dental care, and education. The Guardian is also responsible for submitting an annual report to the Court Termination of highlighting how the minor is doing and any time the minor moves. Guardianship: The legal process in which a Guardian or If the Guardianship of the Estate is granted, the Guardian must another adult, requests a Court manage the minor’s money and property, make financially responsible order ending a Guardianship investments, and file an annual report and accounting with the Court. because it would be in the minor’s best interest. Guardianship is not permanent. Parents still have rights and can request visitation. Anyone, including parents, can request Ward: The minor whom the Termination of Guardianship. If Guardianship is notproposed Guardian wants terminated by the Court, it ends automatically when the minor reachesGuardianship over. the age of 18.

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PROCEDURE [Forms in BOLD are attached and can be clicked on to open and view electronically if you are reading this packet on an internet enabled device.] ROADMAP

Complete Your Forms Fill Out: GC-020 - Notice of Hearing o Complete Pg. 1, except Item 4a, and only the top (Case Name) of Pg. 2. You will receive your hearing date and case number Forms when you file, and this form will be returned to you. o Attach the Remote Hearing Attachment behind GC-020. o Attach GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO—Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent Caregivers.

GC-210 (P) – Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Review Person o If requesting Guardianship of the Estate only or Guardianship of the Person and Estate use GC-210 – Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor.

GC-210 (CA) – Child Information Attachment to Probate File Guardianship Petition o One of these forms must be completed for each minor.

ICWA-010(A) – Indian Child Inquiry Attachment o One of these forms must be completed for each minor.

GC-212 – Confidential Guardian Screening Form Prepare for the Hearing o If more than one Guardian is requesting Guardianship, one of these forms must be completed by each Guardian.

FL-105/GC-120 – Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act o If requesting Guardianship of the Estate and proposed Hearing Guardian is the biological parent, do not complete this form.

GC-211 – Consent of Proposed Guardian o Complete the area above the title of the Form and Item 1 only.

GC-248 – Duties of Guardian After the Hearing o Each Guardian must sign this Form.

If You Need Assistance: Public Law Center helps with form completion. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Pg. 2

Document CommonReviewIssues When Calculating: The value of the Decedent’s Estate should be The Self-Help Probate Team offers a free optional document review determined based on the value of the property at the ROADMAPROADMAPROADMAPservice for self-represented litigants. As part of this service, an attorney or time of death, not at the time the Small Estate paralegal will review your documents for completion before filing. Our Affidavit is signed. staff cannot provide you with legal advice or strategy during A professional appraiser does not need to be hired. this review. To have your completed documents reviewed, please attach The Beneficiary can provide a good faith them to your contact request here: www.occourts.org/self-help/ approximate value. File Your Forms Personal Property: Consider the value you CalculateFormsForms would receive for the item in a garage sale. There are fees attached RealwithProperty:filing yourConsiderforms. Tosimilarlearnpropertiesmore visit: https://www.occourts.org/general-public/fee- selling in the area. schedule/#probate • Remember that a Small Estate Affidavit cannot be used for realIf you cannot afford the filing fees, you can also submit a request asking property. Real property is only used tothe Court to waive the filing fees by completing the following forms: calculate the value of the Decedent’s FillReviewReviewOuthttps://www.occourts.org/self-help/formpackets/forms/SHC- Estate.PB-12.pdf Do not include sentimental value when calculating. You may file yourSelf-HelpdocumentsServicesby choosingcannot helpone youof thecalculatefollowingor valueoptions: the Decedent’s Estate. • In Person: A worksheeto Costato helpMesayouJusticecalculateComplex,the Decedent’s3390 HarborEstateBoulevard,value is Costa Mesa, CA 92626 AttachFileFile attached. • DropBox: Calculate oNumberCosta Mesaof DaysJusticeSinceComplex,Decedent3390DiedHarbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 At least 40 days must have passed since the Decedent died. • Mail: If the totalo valueCostaofMesathe Decedent’sJustice Complex,EstateATTN:is $166,250.00Probate FilingorClerk, less and 40 days3390haveHarborpassedBoulevard,sinceCostathe deathMesa, ofCAthe92626 PrepareNotarizeServicefor the Hearing Decedent,• E-filing:you may use the Small Estate Affidavit process. o For additional information visit the court’s website: Complete the Small https://www.occourts.org/online-Estate Affidavit services/efiling/efiling-probate.html Verification o Make sure that a Formal Probate proceeding has What is Next?notStepbeen2:filed.PrepareIf it has,foryouYourcannotHearinguse the Small PrepareHearingSubmitfor the Hearing Estate Affidavit unless the Personal The Self-Help ProbateRepresentativeTeam offersagreesthe Guardianship-in writing. Step 2: Prepare for Your Hearing Form Packet (SHC-PB- 16). That packet will walk you Fill Out through what you must do to prepare for your hearing, including: o A Small Estate Affidavit. important deadlines, serving the minor’s parents and family, what to do if A sample is attached. you do not know where to find someone that must be served, clearing • Many banks and other financial After the Hearing your probate notes, where to find additional help and what to expect at institutions have their own. Please your hearing. AdvocateHearing check before using this one.

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FREE LEGAL CLINICS for SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS IN GUARDIANSHIP of the PERSON

WHO: Self-represented individuals who are involved in a guardianship proceeding in Orange County Superior Court. This clinic is only for litigants who have not hired an attorney.

WHAT: FREE assistance with Guardianship forms and procedure, including: Guardianship filings Objections to Guardianship Preparation for Annual Status Conferences Requests to Move Terminations

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The clinic will be closed on holidays, national/court days and occasionally for administrative reasons.

Revised 12/2023

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La clínica permanecerá cerrada los días festivos, nacionales/de la corte y ocasionalmente por motivos administrativos.

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GC-020

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY

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E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): end of the form when ATTORNEY FOR (Name): finished. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Orange STREET ADDRESS: 3390 Harbor Boulevard MAILING ADDRESS: 3390 Harbor Boulevard CITY AND ZIP CODE: Costa Mesa 92626 BRANCH NAME: Costa Mesa Justice Complex

GUARDIANSHIP CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON ESTATE

OF (Name):

MINOR (PROPOSED) CONSERVATEE

CASE NUMBER:
NOTICE OF HEARING—GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP

This notice is required by law.
This notice does not require you to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing if you wish.

1. NOTICE is given that (name): (representative capacity, if any): has filed (specify):

2. You may refer to documents on file in this proceeding for more information. (Some documents filed with the court are confidential. Under some circumstances you or your attorney may be able to see or receive copies of confidential documents if you file papers in the proceeding or apply to the court.)

3. The petition includes an application for the independent exercise of powers by a guardian or conservator under
   Probate Code section 2108 Probate Code section 2590.
   Powers requested are specified below specified in Attachment 3.

4. A HEARING on the matter will be held as follows:

   a. Date: Time: Dept.: Room:

   b. Address of court same as noted above is (specify): See Attachment 4b

   Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available upon request if at least 5 days notice is provided. Contact the clerk's office for Request for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities and Order (form MC-410). (Civil Code section 54.8.)

Form Adopted for Mandatory Use NOTICE OF HEARING—GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP Probate1460–1469,Code,1511,§§ 1264,1822 Judicial Council of California GC-020 [Rev. July 1, 2005] (Probate—Guardianships and Conservatorships) www.courtinfo.ca.gov

GUARDIANSHIP CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON ESTATE CASE NUMBER:

OF (Name):

MINOR (PROPOSED) CONSERVATEE

NOTE: *

A copy of this Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship ("Notice") must be "served" on—delivered to—each person who has the right under the law to be notified of the date, time, place, and purpose of a court hearing in a guardianship or conservatorship. Copies of this Notice may be served by mail in most situations. In a guardianship, however, copies of this Notice must sometimes be personally served on certain persons; and copies of this Notice may be personally served instead of served by mail in both guardianships and conservatorships. The petitioner (the person who requested the court hearing) may not personally perform either service by mail or personal service, but must show the court that copies of this Notice have been served in a way the law allows. The petitioner does this by arranging for someone else to perform the service and complete and sign a proof of service, which the petitioner then files with the original Notice. This page contains a proof of service that may be used only to show service by mail. To show personal service, each person who performs the service must complete and sign a proof of personal service, and each signed copy of that proof of service must be attached to this Notice when it is filed with the court.. You may use form GC-020(P) to show personal service of this Notice.

• (This Note replaces the clerk's certificate of posting on prior versions of this form. If notice by posting is desired, attach a copy of form GC-020(C), Clerk's Certificate of Posting Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship. (See Prob. Code, § 2543(c).)

  PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL

1. I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this cause. I am a resident of or employed in the county where the mailing occurred.

2. My residence or business address is (specify):

3. I served the foregoing Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship on each person named below by enclosing a copy in

an envelope addressed as shown below AND a. depositing the sealed envelope with the United States Postal Service on the date and at the place shown in item 4 with the postage fully prepaid. b. placing the envelope for collection and mailing on the date and at the place shown in item 4 following our ordinary business practices. I am readily familiar with this business's practice for collecting and processing correspondence for mailing. On the same day that correspondence is placed for collection and mailing, it is deposited in the ordinary course of business with the United States Postal Service in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid.

4. a. Date mailed: b. Place mailed (city, state):

5. I served with the Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship a copy of the petition or other document referred to in

   the Notice. And GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO- Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent Caregivers.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM) (SIGNATURE OF PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM)

NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON TO WHOM NOTICE WAS MAILED
Name of person served Address (number, street, city, state, and zip code)

Continued on an attachment. (You may use form DE-120(MA)/GC-020(MA) to show additional persons served.)

GC-020 [Rev. July 1, 2005] NOTICE OF HEARING—GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP Page 2 of 2 (Probate—Guardianships and Conservatorships)

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DE-120(MA)/GC-020(MA)

ESTATE GUARDIANSHIP CONSERVATORSHIP MATTER OF CASE NUMBER:

(Name):

ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE OF HEARING PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL

(This Attachment is for use with forms DE-120 and GC-020.)

NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON TO WHOM NOTICE WAS MAILED

No. Name of person served Address (number, street, city, state, and zip code)

Page of

Form Approved for Optional Use www.courts.ca.gov Judicial Council of California ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE OF HEARING PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL DE-120(MA)/GC-020(MA) [New July 1, 2005] (Probate—Decedents' Estates and Guardianships and Conservatorships) For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. Print this form Save this form Clear this form

GC-020(P)

GUARDIANSHIP CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON ESTATE CASE NUMBER:

OF (Name): MINOR (PROPOSED) CONSERVATEE

PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICE OF NOTICE OF HEARING—GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP (Attach a separate completed and signed copy of this form or other proof of personal service to Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship for each person who personally served a copy of the Notice.)

1. I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this cause.

2. I served the attached Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship by personally delivering a copy to each person listed below at the address and on the date and time indicated below.

3. I served with the attached Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship a copy of the petition or other document referred to

   in the Notice. And GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO- Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent Caregivers.

4. I served with the attached Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship copies of the following documents (specify):

   GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO- Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent Caregivers

   Continued on Attachment 4.

5. I am (check all that apply): a. not a registered California process server. b. a California sheriff or marshal. c. a registered California process server. d. an employee or independent contractor of a registered California process server. e. exempt from registration (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22350(b)).

6. My name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, county of registration and number, are (specify):

NAME OF EACH PERSON PERSONALLY SERVED, ADDRESS WHERE SERVED, AND DATE AND TIME SERVICE WAS MADE

Name Address where served (number, street, city, and state) Date and time service made

1. Date:

   Time:

2. Date:

   Time:

3. Date:

   Time:

4. Date:

   Time:

   List of names and addresses of persons personally served by the undersigned continued on an attachment.

   (You may use Attachment to Notice of Hearing Proof of Personal Service, form DE-120(PA)/GC-020(PA), for this purpose.)

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of (For California sheriff or marshal use only) California that the foregoing is true and correct. I certify that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: Date:

(SIGNATURE) (SIGNATURE)

Form Approved for Optional Use PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICE OF NOTICE OF HEARING— Probate Code, §§ 1216, 1264, Judicial Council of California 1460-1469, 1511, 1822 GC-020(P) [New July 1, 2005] GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP www.courts.ca.gov (Probate—Guardianships and Conservatorships) For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. Print this form Save this form Clear this form

Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO Caregivers Notice of the hearing on a petition for appointment of a probate guardian must include a copy of this form. A California court can order care, custody, and control of a child transferred from a For more information onparent to another caregiver in a variety of cases. This form compares juvenile court probate guardianship of theand probate guardianship cases. In juvenile court, a foster parent, sometimes called a person, see Information on resource family, is a temporary caregiver. A guardian is a “permanent” caregiver. A Probate Guardianship of the probate court can also appoint a guardian, using different procedures and standards. Person (form GC-205-INFO). The three charts in this form compare the rights and duties, available services and For information on probate supports, and court processes in juvenile court and probate guardianship cases. guardianship of the estate, see Information on ProbateCharts in this form Guardianship of the Estate 1. The Rights and Duties of Different Types of Caregivers, at pages 2–4 (form GC-206-INFO). For Compares foster parents/resource families with probate guardians and juvenile more information on juvenile court guardians court guardianship, see 2. The Services and Financial Support Available to Different Types of Information on Juvenile Court Caregivers, at pages 5–8 Guardianship (form Compares foster parents/resource families, probate guardians, and juvenile court JV-350-INFO). guardians 3. How a Guardian Is Appointed and What Happens Afterward, at pages 9–11 Compares probate guardians with juvenile court guardians CAUTION: This form does not replace legal advice from a lawyer. Parents, potential caregivers, and potential guardians should consult a lawyer for answers to questions or concerns about their specific situation. Click this link, www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-findlawyer.htm, for help finding a lawyer. Starting a case in probate court or juvenile court A probate guardianship case begins when a private person files a petition to appoint a guardian. A juvenile dependency case begins only if the child welfare agency files a petition. However, a private person can ask the agency to file a petition. If the agency does not, that person can ask the juvenile court to order the agency to file a petition. Even if the agency files a petition, the juvenile court can deny it if the child doesn’t meet the legal standard. If the probate court thinks a juvenile dependency case might be appropriate after a guardianship case begins but before a guardian is appointed, the court can ask the agency to file a dependency petition and, if the agency does not, can ask the juvenile court to order the agency to file a petition. Families can also arrange for care and a place to live for a child without going to court. These arrangements are usually temporary and often involve documents such as a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit (see www.courts.ca.gov/documents/caregiver.pdf) or a Voluntary Placement Agreement with a child welfare agency (see www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/english/soc155.pdf). Information on the Probate Guardianship of the Person (form GC-205-INFO) gives information about these arrangements. Foster parents/resource families If a juvenile court finds that a child cannot continue living safely at home, the court will order the child placed out of the home in the care and custody of the county child welfare agency (sometimes called child protective services or CPS). The agency can then place the child in the home of an approved foster parent. If a foster parent has been approved through the resource family approval (RFA) process, the foster parent is sometimes called a resource family, so this form uses the term “foster parent/resource family.” Approval as a foster parent/resource family is difficult and takes time. Some families will not be approved because they do not meet the strict standards. Guardians A guardian is an adult appointed by either the probate court or the juvenile court to take long-term care, custody, and control of a child when the child’s parents are unavailable or unable to care for the child. A relative or nonrelative can be appointed as guardian if the court finds the appointment is in the child’s best interest. In general, probate guardians have the same rights and duties as juvenile court guardians. However, probate guardians have access to different, and often fewer, financial supports, services, and resources. Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO New January 1, 2023, Mandatory Form Comparison of Guardians With Page 1 of 11 Government Code, § 68511.1; Probate Code, § 1511 Other Nonparent Caregivers

Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO Caregivers

1. The Rights and Duties of Different Types of Caregivers Guardians Foster Parents/Resource Families (Probate and Juvenile Court) Caregiver’s Fundamental Responsibilities and General Duties

A foster parent/resource family works with child A guardian, whether appointed by a probate court or juvenile welfare agency social workers to provide care, court, has the same general rights and duties toward the child as a supervision, and housing for the child. parent. In other words, a guardian has care, custody, and control of A foster parent/resource family receives foster the child. However, the court that appoints the guardian can order care funds for the child’s needs, such as food and the guardian to do or not to do certain things. clothing, and works with the social worker to The guardian is responsible for providing for food, clothing, make sure the child receives available resources shelter, education, and all the medical and dental needs of the and services if the child has special needs. child. The guardian must provide for the safety, protection, and physical and emotional growth of the child. Like a parent, a guardian should maintain close contact with the child’s school and doctor. If the child has special needs, the guardian must strive to meet those needs and secure appropriate services. Some children may have physical or learning disabilities. Other children come from abusive homes or have been victims of abuse. Counseling and other services may be necessary to help these children.

Custody and Visitation

Physical custody of the child—that is, the right to The guardian has legal and physical custody of the child. decide where the child lives—is with the child Parents can no longer make decisions for the child while there is a welfare agency unless the court orders a specific guardianship. The rights of the parents are completely placement. suspended—but not terminated—as long as the guardianship Parents retain legal custody subject to limitations remains in effect. set by the court. If a guardian is appointed, a parent or other person can ask the A foster parent/resource family must make sure court to order the guardian to let them visit or spend time with the the child takes part in visits and phone calls with child. (In juvenile court, the court must allow the parent to visit the parents and others authorized by the social worker child unless it would be detrimental to the child.) If the court does or ordered by the court. not make an order, the guardian can decide who visits the child. A foster parent/resource family cannot, on their After the child has been in the guardian’s custody for a minimum own, ask the court to terminate parental rights and time, varying from six months to three years depending on the adopt the child. They can, however, tell the social circumstances, the guardian may petition to terminate parental worker they would like to adopt the child. rights and adopt the child. Residence The social worker and the court decide who the A guardian decides where the child lives. The child normally will child will live with. live with the guardian, but the guardian can make other arrangements if they are in the best interest of the child. A guardian must give proper notice to the court and others of any address change of either the child or the guardian. A guardian must get court permission before changing the child’s residence to a place outside California.

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Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO Caregivers

Guardians Foster Parents/Resource Families (Probate and Juvenile Court)

Health Care

The social worker arranges care and treatment for The guardian must make sure that the child’s health-care needs are the child’s medical, dental, and mental health met. In most cases, the guardian has the authority to consent to the needs, but the foster parent/resource family might child’s medical treatment. However, if the child is 14 years of age be responsible for scheduling and transporting the or older, surgery may not be performed on the child unless (1) child to these appointments. both the child and the guardian consent, (2) a court order specifically authorizes the surgery, or (3) an emergency exists. Parents keep their rights to make health-care decisions for the child except in an emergency or A guardian may not place a child in a mental health treatment if the court orders otherwise. facility against the child’s wishes. A separate legal process is required for such a placement. However, the guardian must obtain any counseling or other necessary mental health services needed by the child. The law also allows children to consent to certain types of treatment—including outpatient mental health treatment, medical care related to pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, and drug or alcohol treatment—without the consent of a parent or guardian.

Education

When a child is in foster care, parents retain the A guardian is responsible for the child’s education and holds the rights to make educational and developmental- child’s educational and developmental-services decisionmaking services decisions for the child unless the court rights, unless the court appoints someone else to hold them. If a limits these rights and assigns them to another child needs special education and related services, the guardian person. must advocate for the child with the school district and make the appropriate arrangements. (See page 8 for information about If the court limits parental rights to make financial support for children with special needs.) educational and developmental-services decisions, it may assign those rights to a foster parent/resource family. Otherwise, a foster parent/resource family cannot make those decisions or attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for the child unless invited by the person holding educational rights. A foster parent/resource family is responsible for making sure that the child attends school. If the child is receiving special education services, the foster parent/resource family works with the school district and service providers to ensure that the child receives all the services and supports in the child’s IEP. (See page 8 for information about financial support for children with special needs.)

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Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO Caregivers Guardians Foster Parents/Resource Families (Probate and Juvenile Court) Consent to Changes to the Child’s Status A foster parent/resource family cannot consent to A guardian and the court must give permission for a minor child the child’s marriage, military enlistment, or to get married. driver’s license application, but the juvenile court A guardian may consent to a minor child’s enlistment in the armed can consent. services or application for a driver’s license. A guardian may apply for a passport for a minor child.

Financial Obligations

A foster parent/resource family receives foster The guardian is responsible for the day-to-day financial support of care funds to pay for the child’s needs. the child, even though the parents are still obligated to support the child. The guardian may take legal action or contact the local child support agency to obtain child support from a parent. The child may also be eligible for Aid to Families with Dependent Children—Foster Care (AFDC-FC), Social Security benefits, Veterans Administration benefits, Indian child welfare benefits, and support from other public or private sources. (See Chart 2.)

Legal Liability

Except in limited circumstances, a foster A guardian, like a parent, is liable for the harm and damage caused parent/resource family is immune from liability in by the willful misconduct of a child. (See Civil Code, a civil action to recover damages for injury, death, § 1714.1(a).) There is usually a limit on how much a guardian may or loss to person or property caused by an act or be required to pay. There are special rules concerning harm caused omission of a child or nonminor dependent while by the use of a firearm. the child or nonminor dependent is placed in the home of the foster parent/resource family. (See Welfare and Institutions Code section 362.06(b)(2).) If you are concerned about your liability for a child’s conduct, you should contact an attorney.

Other Rights or Duties

Foster parents/resource families are entitled to The court may require the guardian to perform other duties, such as notice of statutory review hearings and permanency completing a parenting class or attend counseling sessions with the hearings. They may attend the hearings and give child. The guardian must follow all court orders and cooperate with information about the child to the court. Caregivers court investigators. who wish to submit information in writing may use Court visitors and status reports: Some counties have programs Caregiver Information Form (form JV-290). in which “court visitors” track and review guardianships. If your Foster parents/resource families must be included county has such a program, you will be expected to cooperate with in a child’s Child and Family Team (CFT) and all the court visitor’s requests. In addition, a guardian may have to must be notified of every CFT meeting. They may fill out and file status reports. be invited to participate in or support a child’s services, such as counseling or other types of treatment.

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Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO Caregivers 2. The Services and Financial Support Available to Different Types of Caregivers The payment amounts discussed below are updated annually based on the cost of living. Payments are made retroactively. For example, a child placed with a caregiver in January would receive funds for the month of January in February. The payment amounts given below are in effect from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. For updated amounts, see www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/letters-regulations/letters-and-notices/all-county-letters.

Foster Parent/Resource Probate Guardian Juvenile Court Guardian Family

Cash Payments per Child—Relatives Before a relative is approved as a Child-only California Work Kinship Guardianship Assistance foster parent/resource family, Opportunity and Responsibility Payment (Kin-GAP) payments are Emergency Caregiver (EC) to Kids Program (CalWORKs) available to children who have lived with an funding is available at the foster payments are available for a child approved relative guardian for at least six care basic rate starting from the living with a relative guardian. The months. Kin-GAP families sign a written date the child is placed with the income of the family is considered agreement with the county. The Kin-GAP relative. EC funding is limited to in calculating the amount of cash payments begin once the agreement is the foster care basic rate, $1,129 aid the family receives. signed and the juvenile court terminates the per month. dependency case. Payments are approximately one- After approval, the foster half of the foster care basic rate Payments cannot exceed the amount the parent/resource family will receive paid to nonrelatives. A relative child was receiving in foster care, but they foster care payments through caregiver can receive this can include the foster care basic rate and federal Aid for Families with assistance before appointment as any special needs supplements the child was Dependent Children—Foster guardian if the child lives with the receiving. The income of the child’s Care (AFDC-FC). These relative. Payments can drop below parents, Kin-GAP guardian, or any other payments are set at the foster care one-half of the foster care basic relative living in the household is not used basic rate, $1,129 per month. rate if there are multiple children to determine the child’s Kin-GAP in the home. eligibility. There are different eligibility requirements for federal and state CalWORKs Maximum Aid Kin-GAP payments generally end when a AFDC-FC. The child welfare Payment (MAP) levels depend on child turns 18 but can continue until age 19 agency will determine eligibility. variables such as geographic if the child is completing high school or For a child in relative foster care region and exempt/nonexempt until age 21 if the Kin-GAP payments who is not eligible for federal status and are hard to calculate. started after the child turned 16 or if the AFDC-FC or EC, Approved From October 1, 2022, to child has an ongoing disability. Relative Caregiver (ARC) September 30, 2024, MAP If the court keeps the juvenile case open payments are available. These amounts for one child in California after appointing a relative guardian, the payments are set at the foster care are expected to range from $669 to guardian can receive Approved Relative basic rate, $1,129 per month. $779 per month. A social worker Caregiver (ARC) or foster care payments who specializes in benefits would California foster youth who are instead of Kin-GAP. be the best person to ask about placed with a relative out of state MAP levels for cash aid. In very rare situations, a relative guardian are eligible for funds at the foster may not qualify for Kin-GAP, foster care, or care rate in the state where they are Payments end when the child turns ARC payments, but may still qualify for placed. 18 years old, but it is possible to California Work Opportunity and extend payments to age 19 if the Responsibility to Kids Program child is completing high school. (CalWORKs) payments.

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Foster Parent/Resource Probate Guardian Juvenile Court Guardian Family

Cash Payments per Child—Nonrelatives

Before approval as a resource No cash payments are available State Aid to Families with Dependent family, a nonrelative foster until a guardian is appointed and Children—Foster Care (AFDC-FC) is parent/resource family may receive the child begins living with the available to children who live with a Emergency Caregiver (EC) guardian. nonrelative guardian. This rate may change funding at the foster care basic depending on where you live, so before you An eligible child living with a rate, $1,129 per month, starting move, ask if there will be a rate change. The nonrelative probate guardian may from the date the child is placed foster care basic rate is $1,129 per month. receive state Aid to Families with with the nonrelative. Dependent Children—Foster A youth who continues living with a former After approval, the foster Care (AFDC-FC) payments nonrelative guardian after reaching age 18 parent/resource family will receive equivalent to the foster care basic can continue to receive AFDC-FC payments foster care payments. Nonrelative rate, $1,129 per month, after the until they turn 21 if they meet certain resource families receive Aid to court establishes a temporary participation criteria related to work, school, Families with Dependent guardianship. or activities designed to remove barriers to Children—Foster Care (AFDC- employment. Payments usually end when the FC) funds. There are federal and child turns 18 years old but may state AFDC-FC funding programs, continue to age 19 if the child is and they have different eligibility completing high school or to age requirements. The foster care basic 21 if the child has a disability. rate is $1,129 per month.

Medical Insurance

Children who qualify for the cash A child who qualifies for Children who qualify for Kin-GAP, ARC, payments described above are also CalWORKs (relative guardian) or or CalWORKs payments also receive full- eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal AFDC-FC (nonrelative guardian) scope Medi-Cal health care services. services. Youth are eligible for payments is eligible for Medi-Cal. Former Foster Youth Medi-Cal After turning 18, a youth is not up to age 26. eligible for Former Foster Youth Medi-Cal but may qualify for Medi-Cal based on income.

Extended Foster Care and Other Transition Age Supports

Extended Foster Care benefits A youth who turns 18 in a probate Extended Foster Care benefits are not are available for youth living in guardianship is not eligible for available for a youth who is under juvenile foster care when they turn 18. Extended Foster Care, court guardianship when the youth turns 18 These nonminor dependents can Independent Living Program years old. But if the former guardian dies or receive ongoing case management services, or Chafee Education no longer provides ongoing support to the and EFC payments until they turn and Training Vouchers. youth, the youth can ask the juvenile court 21; they may also qualify for to open the dependency case again. If the transitional housing and court does, the youth may qualify for EFC independent living placements. payments if they complete the requirements.

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Foster Parent/Resource Probate Guardian Juvenile Court Guardian Family

Extended Foster Care and Other Transition Age Supports Payment amounts vary by the type However, a youth living with a Independent Living Program funding is of living arrangement. They range former guardian and receiving available for current and former foster youth from the foster care basic rate of CalWORKs (relative) or AFDC- up to age 21, if they were in foster care on $1,129 per month to $5,720 per FC (nonrelative) payments may or after age 16, they entered into a Kin-GAP month for a parenting youth living continue receiving payments until guardianship after age 16, or they entered in transitional housing in a high- age 19 if the youth is completing into a nonrelated legal guardianship through cost county. high school or another eligible juvenile court after age 8. This funding can education program or until age 21 help youth learn to manage their household Independent Living Program if the youth has a disability. and money and help them with education, funding is available for current and housing, and employment. former foster youth up to age 21, if they were in foster care on or after Chafee Education and Training Vouchers they reached age 16. This funding may be available. See the Foster can help youth learn household Parent/Resource Family column for details. and money management and help them with education, housing, and employment. Chafee Education and Training Vouchers for postsecondary education are available for youth who were in foster care on or after age 16. Vouchers are worth up to $5,000 per year. Childcare Assistance The Emergency Child Care Income-based childcare assistance Emergency Child Care Bridge program Bridge program provides may be available to children in benefits are not available after a childcare vouchers and navigation probate guardianships. guardianship is established, but income- support to caregivers of children in based childcare assistance may be available. foster care and to foster youth who have children of their own. Eligibility depends on available funding and county policy. California offers a variety of publicly funded childcare programs to eligible families. Information on Probate Guardianship of the Person (form GC-205-INFO) and Information on Juvenile Court Guardianship (form JV-350-INFO) give more information on these programs. Local childcare resource and referral agencies help families find childcare and determine whether they qualify for publicly funded childcare. Parents and guardians can find a local resource and referral agency here: https://rrnetwork.org/family-services/find-child-care.

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Foster Parent/Resource Family Probate Guardian Juvenile Court Guardian

Special Needs Supplemental Payments Special needs supplemental payments may be No special needs supplemental Special needs supplemental available. These payments are in addition to the payments are available to a child payments may be available. basic rate, and can include: with living with a relative probate These include: guardian. Level of Care based on the physical, behavioral, • Level of Care emotional, educational, health, and permanency A child living with a nonrelative • Intensive Services care provided to a child. Payments range from probate guardian and receiving Foster Care $1,129 to $1,510 per month. state AFDC-FC payments may • Specialized Care also, if eligible, receive a Increments Intensive Services Foster Care for children with specialized care increment, a • Dual Agency Rate intensive medical, behavioral, developmental, or clothing allowance, or the teen • Whole Family Foster emotional needs. The payment is $2,946 per parent part of a Whole Family Home and Infant month. Foster Home payment. Supplement Specialized Care Increments for children with • Clothing Allowance See the Foster Parent/Resource special medical, behavioral, developmental, or Family column for details about emotional needs. The amounts of these payments these payments. See the Foster are set by the county. For more information, see Parent/Resource Family www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/foster- column for details about care/specialized-care or speak to a social worker. these payments. Dual Agency Rate for children in foster care who also qualify for regional center services. These rates are $1,323 per month for a child up to 3 years old and $2,955 per month for a child over 3. Whole Family Foster Home and Infant Supplement payments are available to support youth living in foster care with their nondependent children. This rate is $900 per month. An Expectant Parent Payment is available to support a youth in foster care for the last three months of pregnancy. This payment is $2,700. A Clothing Allowance is available for foster children in some counties. The payment amount varies by county. Education Travel Reimbursement is available to caregivers who transport a child to the child’s school of origin (the school the child was attending before being placed in the resource family home). This rate is set by the state based on two round trips per day between the foster/resource family home and the school.

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Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent GC-207-INFO/JV-352-INFO Caregivers 3. How a Guardian Is Appointed and What Happens Afterward

STAGE Probate Guardian Juvenile Court Guardian Petition A person who wants to be appointed guardian of To start a juvenile court case, a county social a child must file a petition with the probate court. worker or prosecuting attorney must file a The child’s parent or the child, if at least 12 years petition in juvenile court. old, can also file the petition. (See Information on Probate Guardianship of the Person (form GC-205-INFO).) Investigation Before the court decides to appoint a guardian, The social worker or probation officer conducts an investigation is usually required. If the an investigation to determine, among other proposed guardian is a relative, a court things, whether to detain the child temporarily investigator conducts the investigation. If the out of the parent’s home and whether to proposed guardian is not a relative, a county recommend that the court remove the child from social worker conducts the investigation. The the parent’s home. A person who wants to serve investigator prepares a report, makes a as guardian of a child in juvenile court should recommendation whether the petition should be contact the child’s social worker or probation granted, and files the report with the court, which officer early in the case to ask if the child can makes it available to all persons served in the live with them. proceeding and their attorneys. The parent and the proposed guardian are responsible for the costs of the investigation unless payment would be a hardship. Appointment The probate court has the authority to appoint an In a dependency case, the juvenile court must of Counsel attorney to represent the child. The court may appoint counsel for the child unless it finds that also appoint an attorney for the Indian custodian the child would not benefit from the or biological parent of an Indian child but does appointment. And in almost every case, the court not otherwise have the authority to appoint appoints counsel for a parent who cannot afford counsel for a parent. counsel. In a juvenile justice case, the court must appoint counsel for the child if the child appears without counsel. The court may also appoint separate counsel for a parent in specific circumstances. Hearing The court holds a hearing to decide whether to The court holds a hearing to decide if the petition appoint a guardian. A parent or other interested is true and whether to order the child placed out person may go to the hearing and object, orally of the parent’s home. If it decides the child or in writing, to the appointment of a guardian cannot live safely at home, the court will not for the child or to the appointment of the person appoint a guardian right away unless the parents proposed as guardian in the petition. The court and child agree. Instead, it will order the child will decide whether appointing a guardian is placed first with a foster parent/resource family necessary and in the child’s best interest. and order the social worker or probation officer to provide reunification services (see below). Reunification The probate court cannot order family The juvenile court can order services to help the Services reunification services but can order supportive parents and child reunify (live together safely) services for the guardian and child, if needed. before it chooses a permanent plan (e.g., guardianship) but not afterward.

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STAGE Probate Guardian Juvenile Court Guardian Decision to If the probate court finds that appointment of a The juvenile court may appoint a guardian at Appoint a guardian is necessary and in the child’s best different times during the case, after making the Guardian interest, the court may appoint a guardian. required findings. In a dependency case, if the court finds that the petition is true, it can appoint a guardian for the child at the dispositional hearing, if the parents and the child agree and the court finds that appointing the guardian is in the child’s best interest. In a juvenile justice case, the court can appoint a guardian for the child at any time after the dispositional hearing if the probation officer recommends it or the child’s attorney requests it. In either a dependency or juvenile justice case, if the court has ordered out- of-home placement and denied or terminated reunification services, the court can appoint a guardian as the child’s permanent plan at a separate hearing. The court decides whom to appoint as guardian. The person who has been caring for the child is almost always appointed. The procedures for appointing a guardian are generally the same in dependency and juvenile justice, but there are some differences. For more information, see Information on Juvenile Court Guardianship (form JV-350-INFO), and check with the social worker or probation officer. Court After a guardian is appointed, there are no The juvenile court keeps jurisdiction over the Oversight regular court hearings, although the probate court guardianship. When the court appoints a has the authority to regulate and control the guardian, it must also issue parental visitation guardian’s actions. The court can order the orders unless it finds that visitation would be guardian to allow visitation of the child with detrimental to the child. parents or other persons. In many cases after the guardianship is granted, The court may order the guardian to submit an especially if the guardian is related to the child, annual status report to the court and, depending the court will terminate dependency or juvenile on the county, the court may hold a hearing. (See justice jurisdiction and will not hold any more Information on Probate Guardianship of the regularly scheduled court hearings. In other Person (form GC-205-INFO).) cases, the court will grant the guardianship, keep dependency or juvenile justice jurisdiction, and On receipt of a request, the court may order the continue to hold regular review hearings. After it guardian to take action. The court may also order terminates juvenile jurisdiction, the juvenile the guardian to appear and explain actions they court keeps jurisdiction over the guardianship have taken; the court may approve or rescind and can give orders to the guardian. those actions. Any request to change a court order, including a visitation order, or to end the guardianship must be filed in the juvenile court using Request to Change Court Order (form JV-180).

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STAGE Probate Guardian Juvenile Court Guardian Role of Social A county social worker is responsible for If the dependency or juvenile justice case is kept Worker or screening any proposed guardian and for open after guardianship is granted, the social Probation conducting the guardianship investigation if the worker or probation officer will provide support Officer proposed guardian is not related to the child. to the guardian and child and prepare reports for If the probate court thinks a child who is the scheduled juvenile court hearings. subject of a guardianship petition may be abused If the juvenile dependency or juvenile justice or neglected, it can ask a social worker to case is closed after guardianship is granted, the investigate and file a dependency petition in the juvenile court will continue to oversee the juvenile court before it decides whether to guardianship. Continued involvement by the appoint a guardian. If the social worker files a social worker or probation officer will depend on dependency petition, then the juvenile court will any services and financial support the child have authority over the child’s custody and continues to receive. placement. The probate court case will be put on hold until the juvenile court case is over. After a probate guardian is appointed, no social worker is involved unless the child or guardian receives public financial support or services. Terminating The guardianship automatically terminates (ends) The guardianship automatically terminates when Guardianship when the child turns 18 or if, before turning 18, the child turns 18 or if, before reaching age 18, the child dies, is emancipated by court order, gets the child dies, is emancipated by court order, gets married, joins the armed services, or is adopted. married, joins the armed services, or is adopted. If the guardian, a parent, the child, an Indian The court can terminate the guardianship if it custodian, or the child’s tribe shows that it is in finds that another permanent plan, such as the child’s best interest, the court can end the adoption, is in the child’s best interest. A social guardianship before the child turns 18. The worker or probation officer, the guardian, a longer the child has lived with the guardian, the parent, the child, an Indian custodian, or the harder it is to show that termination is in the child’s tribe can file a request with the juvenile child’s best interest. court to terminate the guardianship. If the child consents, the court can extend a guardianship up to the child’s 21st birthday to let the child complete a federal application for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Terminating Appointment of a probate guardian suspends Appointment of a juvenile court guardian Parental parental rights, but does not terminate them. suspends parental rights, but does not terminate Rights However, under the Probate Code, if a child has them. A social worker or probation officer, the been living with the guardian for at least two guardian, or the child can file a request with the years, the guardian can file a petition to terminate juvenile court to terminate parental rights and parental rights so that the guardian can adopt the change the permanent plan to adoption. The child. Parents are entitled to appointed counsel if court will hold a hearing to decide whether to this happens. In some situations, specified in the grant the request. Each parent is entitled to notice Family Code, the guardian can ask to adopt the of the hearing, to participate, and to have an child after as few as six months have passed or attorney appointed for them. may need to wait up to three years. If the child is an Indian child, the Indian Child If the child is an Indian child, the Indian Child Welfare Act requires different procedures. Welfare Act requires different procedures.

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Petition for Appointment of Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. GC-210(P) Guardian of the Person Guardianship of the person of (all children’s names):

You may use this form or the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor (form GC-210) to petition, or ask, the court to appoint a guardian of the person. (You must use form GC-210 to ask the court to appoint a guardian of the estate or of both the person and the estate.) Fill in court name and street address: 1 Your name (Include the names of all persons who are requesting the Superior Court of California, County of court to appoint them or the person named in 4 as guardian for the Orange child* or children* named above and in 8 . All must sign this form.): 3390 Harbor Boulevard a. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Costa Mesa Justice Complex b. c. Clerk fills in information below when form is filed. 2 Your address and telephone number: Case Number: Street: Apt.: City: Hearing Date and Time: Dept.: State: Zip: Phone: 3 Your Lawyer (if you have one): Name: Bar No.: Firm name, if any: Street: Suite: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: E-mail:

4 I/We want to be guardian of the child or children named in 8 (Go to 5 .) I/We want the person or persons named here to be the guardian of the child or children named in 8 . Tell the court about the proposed guardian(s) below. Name(s):

Street: Apt.:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: E-mail:
I am the child or one of the children named in 8 and a person named in 1 . I am at
least 12 years old. I want the person or persons named here to be my guardian.
My date of birth is (month/day/year): Tell the court about the proposed guardian(s) below.
Name(s):

Street: Apt.:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: E-mail:

*Under section 1510.1(d) of the Probate Code, the terms child, minor, and ward include a youth 18 to 20 years of age.

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Guardianship of the person of (all children’s names): Case Number:

5 The proposed guardian named in 1 or 4 is (check all that apply): a. Related to the child or children named in 8 , as shown in item 3 of the child’s or children’s attached Guardianship Petition—Child Information Attachment (form(s) GC-210(CA)). b. Not related to the child or children named in 8 . c. A nominee of a parent of one or more of the children named in 8 , as shown in item 5 of the child’s or children’s attached Guardianship Petition—Child Information Attachment (form(s) GC-210(CA)). 6 Check this box if you checked the box in item 5b (guardian unrelated to child or children). Answer the question in item a and check the box in item b or c. If you check the box in c, provide the signed statement of the proposed guardian on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form GC-210(P)— Attachment 6: Statement of Unrelated Guardian” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form. a. Does the proposed guardian run a licensed foster family home? Yes No b. I am the proposed guardian. I will promptly furnish any information requested by an agency investigating an adoption or a local agency designated by the county to provide public social services. c. I am not the proposed guardian. The signed statement of the proposed guardian agreeing to promptly furnish any information requested by an agency investigating an adoption or a local agency designated by the county to provide public social services is attached to this form as Attachment 6. 7 A person other than the proposed guardian(s) named in 1 or 4 has been nominated in a will or other writing as guardian of the child or children named in 8 . A copy of the written nomination is attached. Write “Form GC-210(P)—Attachment 7: Nomination of Another Person as Guardian” at the top of the writing and attach it to this form. Fill in the nominated person’s name and address in item 2 of the Guardianship Petition—Child Information Attachment (form GC-210(CA)) for each child for whom the person was nominated as guardian. Tell the court about the child or children who need a guardian. 8 Fill out and attach to this form a separate copy of Guardianship Petition—Child Information Attachment (form GC-210(CA)) for each child named below. Show all children’s names at the top of all pages of this form. Fill out and attach to this form a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (form FL-105/GC-120) concerning all children under 18 years of age listed below. The full legal name and date of birth of each child who needs a guardian is (specify):

a. Name: Date of birth:
First Middle Last Month/Day/Year

b. Name: Date of birth: First Middle Last Month/Day/Year

c. Name: Date of birth:
First Middle Last Month/Day/Year

d. Name: Date of birth:
First Middle Last Month/Day/Year

e. Name: Date of birth:
First Middle Last Month/Day/Year

Check here if there are additional children. Continue this list on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form
GC-210(P)—Attachment 8: Additional Children” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form.

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Guardianship of the person of (all children’s names): Case Number:

9 The guardianship is necessary or convenient for the reasons given below. (Explain why each child listed in 8 needs a guardian.)

Check here if you need more space. Continue your explanation on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form GC-210(P)—Attachment 9: Need for Guardian” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form.

10 I/We ask the court to (check all that apply): a. Appoint the person named in 1 or 4 guardian of the person of the child or children named in 8 and issue Letters of Guardianship. b. Excuse me/us from having to give notice of the hearing on this petition to one or more relatives or other persons listed in item 2 of the attached Guardianship Petition—Child Information Attachment (form GC-210(CA)) for the reasons given below. (Specify (1) the name of each child, (2) the name and relationship to the child of each of the persons to whom you want the court to excuse you from giving notice, and (3) the reasons for your request, including the steps, if any, you have taken to find each person.):

Check here if you need more space. Continue your explanation on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form GC-210(P)—Attachment 10b: Request for Waiver of Notice” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form.

The relatives and other persons listed in item 2 of each child’s Guardianship Petition—Child Information Attachment (form GC-210(CA)) must be given notice of the hearing on your petition for appointment of a guardian for that child unless the court excuses you from giving notice. The court may waive (excuse) this requirement if you can show the court that you do not know where the relative or other person is located after making reasonable efforts to find him or her or if giving notice to that person may harm the child or otherwise be contrary to the interests of justice. See rule 7.52 of the California Rules of Court for information on making reasonable efforts to find a person.

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Guardianship of the person of (all children’s names): Case Number:

c. Make the following additional orders (specify):10

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paper. Write “Form GC-210(P)—Attachment 10c: Additional Orders” at the top of the paper and
attach it to this form.

11 Filed with this petition are the following (check all that apply): Consent of Proposed Guardian (form GC-211, item 1) Nomination of Guardian (form GC-211, items 2 and 3) Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (form GC-211, item 4). Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian or Conservator (form GC-110) Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian of the Person (form GC-110(P)) Confidential Guardian Screening Form (form GC-212) Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings (form GC-220) Other (specify):

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Date: Petitioner’s attorney types or prints name here Petitioner’s attorney signs here

All petitioners and the proposed ward—if he or she is at least 18 but not yet 21 years of age and not a petitioner—must read and sign below. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information stated above is true and correct.

Date: Petitioner types or prints name here Petitioner signs here

Date: Petitioner types or prints name here Petitioner signs here I consent to the appointment of the person named in 1 or 4 as guardian of my person and to his or her performance of the duties of a guardian on my behalf.

Date: Proposed ward types or prints name here Proposed ward signs here

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GC-210 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY STATE BAR NO.: FOR COURT USE ONLY NAME:

FIRM NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE NO.: FAX NO.:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

ATTORNEY FOR (name):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE STREET ADDRESS: 3390 Harbor Boulevard MAILING ADDRESS: 3390 Harbor Boulevard CITY AND ZIP CODE: Costa Mesa 92626 BRANCH NAME: Costa Mesa Justice Complex

GUARDIANSHIP OF (name): CASE NUMBER:

PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR* MINORS* HEARING DATE AND TIME: DEPT.: Person** Estate**

1. Petitioner (name each):

requests that a. (name): (address): (telephone): be appointed guardian of the PERSON of the minor or minors named in item 2 and Letters issue upon qualification. b. (Not applicable to proposed wards 18 years of age and older.) (name): (address): (telephone): be appointed guardian of the ESTATE of the minor or minors named in item 2 and Letters issue upon qualification. c. (1) bond not be required because the petition is for guardian of the person only because the proposed guardian is a corporate fiduciary or an exempt government agency for the reasons stated in Attachment 1c. (2) $ bond be fixed. It will be furnished by an authorized surety company or as otherwise provided by law. (Specify reasons in Attachment 1c if the amount is different from the minimum required by Prob. Code, § 8482.) (3) $ in deposits in a blocked account be allowed. Receipts will be filed. (Specify institution and location):

d. authorization be granted under Probate Code section 2590 to exercise the powers specified in Attachment 9.
e. orders relating to the powers and duties of the proposed guardian of the person under Probate Code sections 2351–2358
be granted (specify orders, facts, and reasons in Attachment 1e).
f. an order dispensing with notice to the persons named in Attachment 10 be granted.
g. other orders be granted (specify in Attachment 1g).

2. Attached is a copy of Guardianship Petition—Child Information Attachment (form GC-210(CA)) for each minor for whom this petition requests the appointment of a guardian. The full legal name and date of birth of each minor is: a. Name: Date of Birth (month/day/year):

   b. Name: Date of Birth (month/day/year):

   c. Name: Date of Birth (month/day/year):

d. Name: Date of Birth (month/day/year):

The names and dates of birth of additional minors are specified on Attachment 2 to this petition.

*Under section 1510.1(d) of the Probate Code, the terms child, minor, and ward include a youth 18 to 20 years of age. **You MAY use this form or form GC-210(P) for a guardianship of the person. You MUST use this form for a guardianship of the estate or of the person and estate. Do NOT use this form for a temporary guardianship.

Form Adopted for Mandatory PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR Probate Code, §§ 1510, 1510.1;and Alternative Mandatory Use Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.101 Instead of Form GC-210(P) (Probate—Guardianships and Conservatorships) www.courts.ca.gov Judicial Council of California GC-210 [Rev. July 1, 2016]

GC-210 GUARDIANSHIP OF (name): CASE NUMBER:

3. Petitioner is a. related to the minor or minors named in item 2, as shown in item 7 of each minor's attached form GC-210(CA). b. the minor named in item 2, who is 12 years of age or older. c. another person on behalf of minor or minors named in item 2, as shown in item 7 of each minor's attached form GC-210(CA).

4. The proposed guardian is (check all that apply): a. a nominee (affix a copy of nomination as Attachment 4a or file Nomination of Guardian (form GC-211, items 2 and 3) with this petition. b. related to the minor or minors named in item 2, as shown in item 3 of each minor's attached form GC-210(CA). c. other, as shown in item 3 of each minor's attached form GC-210(CA). d. a professional fiduciary within the meaning of the Professional Fiduciaries Act.The proposed guardian's license status is shown in item 1 on page 1 of the attached Professional Fiduciary Attachment. (Use form GC-210(A-PF)/GC-310(A-PF) for this attachment.)

5. Petitioner, with intent to adopt, has accepted or intends to accept physical care or custody of the minor.

6. A person other than the proposed guardian has been nominated as the guardian of the minor by will other
   writing. A copy of the nomination is affixed as Attachment 6. (Specify name and address of nominee in item 2 of minor's
   attached form GC-210(CA).)

7. Character and estimated value of property of the estate (complete if petition requests appointment of a guardian of the estate or the person and estate):

   a. Personal property: $ b. Annual gross income from all sources, including real and personal property, wages, pensions, and public benefits: $ c. Total: $ d. Real property: $

8. Appointment of a guardian of the person estate of the minor or minors named in item 2 is necessary or convenient for the following reasons:

   Continued in Attachment 8. Parental custody would be detrimental to the minor or minors named in item 2
   (not applicable to proposed wards 18 years of age and older).

9. Granting the proposed guardian of the estate powers to be exercised independently under Probate Code section 2590 would be to the advantage and benefit and in the best interest of the guardianship estate. Reasons for this request and the powers requested are specified in Attachment 9.

10. Notice to the persons named in Attachment 10 should be dispensed with under Probate Code section 1511 because they cannot with reasonable diligence be given notice (specify names and efforts to locate in Attachment 10). giving notice to them would be contrary to the interest of justice (specify names and reasons in Attachment 10).

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GC-210 GUARDIANSHIP OF (name): CASE NUMBER:

11. (Complete this item if this petition is filed by a person who is not related to a minor named in item 2 and is not a petition for appointment of a guardian of the estate only.)

    a. Petitioner is the proposed guardian and will promptly furnish all information requested by any agency referred to in Probate Code section 1543. b. Petitioner is not the proposed guardian. A statement by the proposed guardian that he or she will promptly furnish all information requested by any agency referred to in Probate Code section 1543 is affixed as Attachment 11b. c. The proposed guardian's home is is not a licensed foster family home. d. The proposed guardian has never filed a petition for adoption of the minor except as specified in Attachment 11d.

12. Attached to this petition is a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (form GC-120) concerning each child under 18 years of age listed in item 2 (guardianship of the person or person and estate only).

13. Filed with this petition are the following (check all that apply): Consent of Proposed Guardian (form GC-211, item 1) Nomination of Guardian (form GC-211, items 2 and 3) Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (form GC-211, item 4) Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian (form GC-110) Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian of the Person (form GC-110(P)) Confidential Guardianship Screening Form (form GC-212) Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings (form GC-220)

Other (specify):

14. All attachments to this form are incorporated by this reference as though placed here in this form. Number of pages attached:

Date:

(SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY*)

*(All petitioners and the proposed ward—if he or she is at least 18 years of age but not yet 21 and not a petitioner—must also sign.)

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER)

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER)

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER)

I consent to the appointment of the person named in item 1.a as guardian of my person and to his or her performance of the duties of a guardian on my behalf.

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PROPOSED WARD)

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Child Information Attachment to Case Number: GC-210(CA) Probate Guardianship Petition Guardianship of (all children’s names):

This child’s name:

Fill out a separate copy of this form for each child for whom your petition asks the court to appoint a guardian. This form is attached to the Petition, form GC-210, item 2, or form GC-210(P), item 8. The petition asks the court to appoint a guardian of this child’s (specify): person estate person and estate.

1 Tell the court about this child a. Child’s full legal name: Date of birth: First Middle Last mm/dd/yyyy

b. Child’s current address:

c. Indian child inquiry (Complete only if your petition asks the court to appoint a guardian of this child’s person or
person and estate. If your petition asks the court to appoint a guardian of this child’s estate only, skip this item
and go to item 1d.)

I have asked whether the child is or may be a member of one or more Indian tribes recognized by the federal
government, or eligible for membership in such a tribe and the biological child of a tribal member, and
whether the child or parents live or are domiciled on a reservation or rancheria or in an Alaskan Native
village. Form ICWA-010(A), Indian Child Inquiry Attachment, is attached to this form.

I have not asked about the child’s Indian heritage because the parents are unavailable or deceased.

(For more information about your duties under the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
(25 U.S.C. §§1901–1963) and California law, including making the inquiry and completing form ICWA-010(A)
if the child is or may be an Indian child, see Information Sheet on Indian Child Inquiry Attachment and Notice
of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child (form ICWA-005-INFO).)

d. Is this child married? Yes No Never married If you checked “No,” was this child married
in the past but the marriage was dissolved or ended in divorce? Yes No
(The court cannot appoint a guardian of the person for a minor child who is married or whose marriage was
dissolved or ended in divorce.)

e. Is this child receiving public benefits? Yes No I don’t know (If you checked “Yes,” fill in below.)

Type of Aid Monthly Benefit Type of Aid Monthly Benefit
TANF (Temporary Asst. for Needy Families) $ Other (explain): $
Social Security $ Other (explain): $
Dept. Veterans Affairs Benefits $

f. Name and address of the person with legal custody of this child:

g. (Check this box and fill out below if the person the child lives with is not the person in f. with legal custody.) Name and address of the person this child lives with (who takes care of the child):

Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Rev. January 1, 2022, Mandatory Form Child Information Attachment to GC-210(CA), Page 1 of 4 Probate Code, §§ 1449, 1459.5, 1510; Probate Guardianship PetitionCal. Rules of Court, rule 7.1015

Guardianship of (all children’s names): Case Number:

This child’s name:

1 Tell the court about this child (continued) h. (Check this box if this child has been involved in an adoption, juvenile court, marriage dissolution (divorce), domestic relations, child custody, or other similar court case.) Describe the court case below:

Type of Case Court District or County and State or Tribe Case Number (if known)

i. (Check this box if this child is in or on leave from an institution supervised by the California Department of
Developmental Services or the California Department of State Hospitals.) Write the name of the institution
here:

2 List the names and addresses of this child’s relatives and all other persons shown below:

Relationship Name Home Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

Mother

Father

Grandmother
(Mother’s mother)
Grandfather
(Mother’s father)
Grandmother
(Father’s mother)
Grandfather
(Father’s father)
Sibling

Sibling

Sibling

Sibling

Sibling

Sibling

Sibling

(Check here if this child has additional relatives, including parents, grandparents, siblings, or half-siblings, and
list their names and addresses on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form GC-210(CA),” the name of this child,
and “Item 2: Other Relatives” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form.)

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Guardianship of (all children’s names): Case Number:

This child’s name:

2 List the names and addresses of this child’s relatives and all other persons shown below: Relationship Name Home Address (Street, City, State, Zip) Spouse (Guardianship of the estate only) Person nominated as guardian of this child (if someone other than a proposed guardian named in 3 )

Indian custodian (if any)

Child’s tribe (if any and if known) (Check here if there is more than one tribe that the child may be eligible for membership in, and list the names and addresses on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form GC-210(CA),” the name of the child, and “Attachment 2: Child’s tribes” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form.)

3 Information about the proposed guardian: a. Name (name all proposed guardians if more than one):

b. Relationship(s) to the child named in 1 (check all that apply):
Relative (specify relationship(s) to the child of each proposed relative guardian):

Not a relative (explain interest in or connection to this child):

c. Did the child’s parent(s) nominate the proposed guardian(s)? Yes No I don’t know
(If you checked “Yes,” attach the written nomination as Attachment 3c.)

d. Does this child currently live with the proposed guardian(s)? Yes No I don’t know
If “Yes,” how long has the child lived with the proposed guardian(s)? (years, months):

e. If the court approves the guardianship, will this child live with the proposed guardian(s)? Yes No

f. Does/do the proposed guardian(s) currently plan to adopt this child? Yes No I don’t know

4 Explain why appointing a guardian for the child named in 1 would be in the child’s best interest:

(Check here if you need more space. Continue your explanation on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form GC-210(CA),” the name of this child, and “Attachment 4: Guardianship—Best Interest of Child” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form.)

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Guardianship of (all children’s names): Case Number:

This child’s name:

5 Explain why appointing the person named in 3 to be this child’s guardian would be in the child’s best interest:

(Check here if you need more space. Continue your explanation on a separate sheet of paper. Write “Form GC-210(CA),” the name of this child, and “Attachment 5: Proposed Guardian—Best Interest of Child” at the top of the paper and attach it to this form.)

6 a. Does one or do both of this child’s parents agree:

(1) That the court needs to appoint a guardian for the child?
Parent (name): Yes No I don’t know
Parent (name): Yes No I don’t know

(2) That the person named in 3 should be the child’s guardian?
Parent (name): Yes No I don’t know
Parent (name): Yes No I don’t know

b. If the child is an Indian child and in the care and custody of an Indian custodian, does the Indian custodian agree:

(1) That the court needs to appoint a guardian for the child?
Custodian (name): Yes No I don’t know

(2) That the person named in 3 should be the child’s guardian?
Custodian (name): Yes No I don’t know

7 Check this box if you (the petitioner) are not the person named in 3 , and fill in below. Your relationship to this child:

Relative (specify relationship):

Not a relative (explain your interest in or connection to this child):

8 Except as otherwise stated in this form, the statements made in the petition to which this form is attached fully apply to this child.

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ICWA-010(A) CHILD'S NAME: CASE NUMBER:

1. Name of child:
2. (Check one) [__] I have not yet been able to complete the inquiry about the child's Indian status because:

| understand that | have an affirmative and continuing duty to complete this inquiry. | will do it as soon as possible and advise

the court of my efforts. [] | have asked or [] | am advised by: and on information and belief confirm that this person has completed inquiry by asking the child, the child's parents, and other required and available persons about the child's Indian status. Each of these persons was asked whether they had any information that the child is or may be an Indian child; whether the parents or child are or were domiciled or lived on a reservation, rancheria, Alaska Native village, or other tribal trust land, or had ancestors who were members of an Indian tribe. The person(s) questioned are: Name: Name: Address: Address: City, state, zip: City, state, zip: Telephone: Telephone: Date questioned: Date questioned: Relationship to child: Relationship to child: [-] Additional persons questioned and their information is attached. (Form MC-020 may be used for this purpose.) 3. This inquiry (check one) [__] gave me reason to believe the child is or may be an Indian child. (If checked, continue to 4.) [] gave me no reason to believe the child is or may be an Indian child. (If checked, continue to signature page at end of form.) 4. [] | contacted the tribe(s) that the child may be affiliated with and worked with them to establish whether the child is a member or citizen or eligible for membership or citizenship in the tribe(s). Information detailing the tribes contacted, the names of the individuals contacted, and the manner of the contacts is attached. 5. Based on inquiry and tribal contacts (check all that apply): a. [] the child is or may be a member or citizen of or eligible for membership or citizenship in a tribe. Name of tribe(s): Location of tribe(s): b. [__] the child's parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents are or were members or citizens of a tribe. Name of tribe(s): Location of tribe(s): the residence or domicile of the child, child's parents, or Indian custodian is on a reservation, rancheria, Alaska Native village, or other tribal trust land.

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d. [] the child or the child's family has received services or benefits from a tribe or services that are available to Indians from tribes or the federal government, such as the Indian Health Service or Tribal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). e. [] the child is or has been a ward of a tribal court. Name of tribe(s): Location of tribe(s): f. [—_] either parent or the child possesses an Indian identification card indicating membership or citizenship in an Indian tribe. Name of tribe(s): Location of tribe(s): Judicial Council of California, ca. i i i - Jusicial Councl of Calor, curts.ca.008 Indian Child Inquiry Attachment ICWA-010(A), Page 1 of 2 Welf. & Inst. Code, § 224.2; > Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.481

ICWA-010(A) CHILD'S NAME: CASE NUMBER: 6. If this is a delinquency proceeding under Welfare and Institutions Code section 601 or 602, [] the child is in foster care. [] it is probable the child will be entering foster care.

| declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) Rev. January 1, 2026 Indian Child Inquiry Attachment ICWA-010(A), Page 2 of 2 a ao [cear |

CONFIDENTIAL (DO NOT ATTACH TO PETITION) GC-212 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY

TELEPHONE NO.: FAX NO. (Optional):

E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional):

ATTORNEY FOR (Name):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE STREET ADDRESS: 3390 Harbor Boulevard MAILING ADDRESS: 3390 Harbor Boulevard CITY AND ZIP CODE: Costa Mesa 92626 BRANCH NAME: Costa Mesa Justice Complex GUARDIANSHIP OF CASE NUMBER: (Name): MINOR CONFIDENTIAL GUARDIAN SCREENING FORM HEARING DATE AND TIME: DEPT.: Guardianship of Person Estate

The proposed guardian must complete and sign this form. The person requesting appointment of a guardian must submit the completed and signed form to the court with the guardianship petition. This form must remain confidential. How This Form Will Be Used

This form is confidential and will not be a part of the public file in this case. Each proposed guardian must complete and sign a separate copy of this form under rule 7.1001 of the California Rules of Court. The information provided will be used by the court and by persons and agencies designated by the court to assist the court in determining whether to appoint the proposed guardian as guardian. The proposed guardian must respond to each item.

1. a. Proposed guardian (name): b. Date of birth: c. Social security number: d. Driver's license number: State: e. Telephone numbers: Home: Work: Other:

2. I am I am not required to register as a sex offender under California Penal Code section 290.
   (If you checked "I am," explain in Attachment 2.)

3. I have I have not been charged with, arrested for, or convicted of a crime deemed to be a felony or a
   misdemeanor. (If you checked "I have," explain in Attachment 3.)
   (Check here if you have been arrested for drug or alcohol-related offenses.)

4. I have I have not had a restraining order or protective order filed against me in the last 10 years.
   (If you checked "I have," explain in Attachment 4.)

5. I am I am not receiving services from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist for a mental health–related
   issue. (If you checked "I am," explain in Attachment 5.)

6. Do you, or does any other person living in your home, have a social worker or parole or probation officer assigned to him or her? Yes No (If you checked "Yes," explain in Attachment 6 and provide the name and address of each social worker, parole officer, or probation officer.)

7. Have you, or has any other person living in your home, been charged with, arrested for, or convicted of any form of child abuse, neglect, or molestation? Yes No (If you checked "Yes," explain in Attachment 7.)

8. I am I am not aware of any reports alleging any form of child abuse, neglect, or molestation made to any
   agency charged with protecting children (e.g., Child Protective Services) or any other law
   enforcement agency regarding me or any other person living in my home. (If you checked "I am,"
   explain in Attachment 8 and provide the name and address of each agency.)

9. Have you, or has any other person living in your home, habitually used any illegal substances or abused alcohol? Yes No (If you checked "Yes," explain in Attachment 9.) Probate Code, § 1516;

Form Adopted for Mandatory Use CONFIDENTIAL GUARDIAN SCREENING FORM Family Code, § 3011;Judicial Council of California Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.1001 GC-212 [Rev. July 1, 2009] (Probate—Guardianships and Conservatorships) www.courts.ca.gov

CONFIDENTIAL GC-212

GUARDIANSHIP OF (Name): CASE NUMBER:

MINOR

10. Have you, or has any other person living in your home, been charged with, arrested for, or convicted of a crime involving illegal substances or alcohol? Yes No (If you checked "Yes," explain in Attachment 10.)

11. Do you or does any other person living in your home suffer from mental illness? Yes No (If you checked "Yes," explain in Attachment 11.)

12. Do you suffer from any physical disability that would impair your ability to perform the duties of guardian? Yes No (If you checked "Yes," explain in Attachment 12.)

13. I have or may have I do not have an adverse interest that the court may consider to be a risk to, or to have an
    effect on, my ability to faithfully perform the duties of guardian.
    (If you checked "I have or may have," explain in Attachment 13.)

14. I have I have not previously been appointed guardian, conservator, executor, or fiduciary in another proceeding.
    (If you checked "I have," explain in Attachment 14.)

15. I have I have not been removed as guardian, conservator, executor, or fiduciary in any other proceeding.
    (If you checked "I have," explain in Attachment 15.)

16. I am I am not a private professional fiduciary, as defined in Business and Professions Code section 6501(f).
    (If you checked "I am," respond to item 17. If you checked "I am not," go to item 18.)

17. I am I am not currently licensed by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau of the Department of Consumer
    Affairs. My license status and information is stated in item 1 on page 1 of the Professional
    Fiduciary Attachment signed by me and attached to the petition that proposes my appointment
    as guardian in this matter. (Complete and sign the Professional Fiduciary Attachment and
    attach it to the petition, or deliver it to the petitioner for attachment, before the petition is filed.
    See item 4d of the petition. Use form GC-210(A-PF)/GC-310(A-PF) for this attachment.)

18. I am I am not a responsible corporate officer authorized to act for (name of corporation):

    a California nonprofit charitable corporation that meets the requirements for appointment as
    guardian of the proposed ward under Probate Code section 2104. I certify that the
    corporation's articles of incorporation specifically authorize it to accept appointments as
    guardian. (If you checked "I am," explain the circumstances of the corporation's care of,
    counseling of, or financial assistance to the proposed ward in Attachment 18.)

19. I have I have not filed for bankruptcy protection within the last 10 years.
    (If you checked "I have," explain in Attachment 19.)

    MINORS' CONTACT INFORMATION

20. Minor's name: School (name): Home telephone: School telephone: Other telephone:

21. Minor's name: School (name): Home telephone: School telephone: Other telephone:

22. Minor's name: School (name): Home telephone: School telephone: Other telephone: Information on additional minors is attached. DECLARATION

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PROPOSED GUARDIAN) (SIGNATURE OF PROPOSED GUARDIAN)*

• Each proposed guardian must fill out and file a separate screening form.

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FL-105/GC-120 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY STATE BAR NUMBER: FOR COURT USE ONLY NAME:

FIRM NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE NO.: FAX NO.:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

ATTORNEY FOR (name):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF

STREET ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY AND ZIP CODE:

BRANCH NAME: (This section applies to cases other than probate guardianships.) PETITIONER:

RESPONDENT:

OTHER PARTY: CHILD'S NAME (Juvenile cases only): (This section applies only to probate guardianship cases.) CASE NUMBER: GUARDIANSHIP OF (name): Minor DECLARATION UNDER UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (UCCJEA)

1. I am (check one): a party to this proceeding to determine custody of a child the authorized representative of the agency, which is a party to this proceeding to determine custody of a child.

2. There are (specify number): minor children who are subject to this proceeding, as follows (list oldest child first):

   Full Name Date of birth Place of birth (city and state)

   a.

   b.

   c.

   d.

   Check this box if you need to list more children. (On form MC-020 or a separate piece of paper, write "FL-105, Attachment 2, Additional Children" at the top, provide all requested information for each additional child, and attach to this form.)

3. a. Check this box if there is only one child or if all of the children listed in item 2 have lived together for the past five years. (Provide the current address of the child listed in item 2a and their residence history for the past five years. If the current address is confidential under Family Code section 3429, check the box and provide only the state of residence.) Dates of residence Residence Person child lived with and Relationship (Month/Year) (City, State) complete current address From: To present Confidential (list state only) Confidential (list state only) From: To: From: To: From: To: From: To:

Additional addresses are listed on Attachment 3a. (Form MC-020 may be used for this purpose.) b. Check this box if there is more than one child and all the children have not lived together for the past five years. (Attach form FL-105(A)/GC-120(A) and list each other child's current address and their residence history for the past five years.)

Form Adopted for Mandatory Judicial Council of California Use DECLARATION UNDER UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY ProbateFamilyCode,Code,§§§ 1510(f),3400 et 1512seq.; FL-105/GC-120 [Rev. January 1, 2025] JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (UCCJEA) www.courts.ca.gov

FL-105/GC-120 CASE NAME: CASE NUMBER:

4. Do you have information about, or have you participated as a party or as a witness or in some other capacity in, another court case or custody or visitation proceeding, in California or elsewhere, concerning a child subject to this proceeding? Yes No (If yes, attach a copy of the orders if you have one and provide the following information): Court Court order Your Proceeding Case number (name, state or tribe, or judgment Name of each child connection to Case status location) (date) the case

   a. Family

   Probate b. Guardianship

   c. Other

   Proceeding Case Number Court (name, state or tribe, location)

   d. Juvenile

   e. Adoption

5. One or more domestic violence restraining/protective orders are now in effect. (Attach a copy of the orders if you have one
   and provide the following information):

   Court County State or Tribe Case Number (if known) Orders expire (date)

   a. Criminal

   b. Family

   c. Juvenile

   d. Other

6. Do you know of any person who is not a party to this proceeding who has physical custody of or claims to have rights to custody of or visitation with any child in this case? Yes No (If yes, provide the following information): a. Name and address of person: b. Name and address of person: c. Name and address of person:

   Has physical custody Has physical custody Has physical custody
   Claims custody rights Claims custody rights Claims custody rights
   Claims visitation rights Claims visitation rights Claims visitation rights

Name of each child: Name of each child: Name of each child:

7. Number of pages attached:

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date:

(NAME OF DECLARANT) (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)

NOTICE TO DECLARANT: You have a continuing duty to inform this court if you obtain any information about a custody proceeding in a California court or any other court concerning a child subject to this proceeding.

FL-105/GC-120 [Rev. January 1, 2025] DECLARATION UNDER UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY Page 2 of 2 JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (UCCJEA)

GC-211 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY

TELEPHONE NO.: FAX NO. (Optional):

E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional):

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GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON ESTATE OF (Name):

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NOMINATION OF GUARDIAN
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1. I consent to serve as guardian of the person estate of the minor. Date:

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   NOMINATION OF GUARDIAN

2. I am a parent of the minor a donor of a gift to the minor. I nominate (name and address):

as guardian of the person estate of the minor.

3. I am a parent of the minor a donor of a gift to the minor. I nominate (name and address):

as guardian of the person estate of the minor.

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NOTICE: The guardian of the person of a minor child has full legal and physical custody until the child becomes an adult or is adopted, the court changes guardians, or the court terminates the guardianship. Parents or other interested persons must petition the court to terminate the guardianship. The court will not do so unless the judge decides that termination would be in the child's best interest.

CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AND WAIVER OF NOTICE

4. I consent to appointment of the guardian as requested in the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor, filed on (date): . I am entitled to notice in this proceeding, but I waive notice of hearing of the petition, including

notice of any request for independent powers contained in it. I waive timely receipt of a copy of the petition.

DATE (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) RELATIONSHIP TO MINOR

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Form Adopted for Mandatory Use CONSENT OF PROPOSED GUARDIAN, NOMINATION OF GUARDIAN, Probate Code, §§ 1204, Judicial Council of California 1500–1502 GC-211 [Rev. January 1, 2004] AND CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AND WAIVER OF NOTICE For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. Save this form Print this form Clear this form

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GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON ESTATE

OF (Name): MINOR CASE NUMBER: DUTIES OF GUARDIAN and Acknowledgment of Receipt

DUTIES OF GUARDIAN

When you are appointed by the court as a guardian of a minor, you become an officer of the court and assume certain duties and obligations. An attorney is best qualified to advise you about these matters. You should clearly understand the information on this form. You will find additional information in the Guardianship Pamphlet (for Guardianships of Children in the Probate Court) (Form GC-205), which is available from the court.

1. GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON

If the probate court appoints you as a guardian of the person for a child, you will be required to assume important duties and obligations.

a. Fundamental responsibilities - The guardian of the person of a child has the care, custody, and control of the child. As guardian, you are responsible for providing for food, clothing, shelter, education, and all the medical and dental needs of the child. You must provide for the safety, protection, and physical and emotional growth of the child.

b. Custody - As guardian of the person of the child, you have full legal and physical custody of the child and are responsible for all decisions relating to the child. The child's parents can no longer make decisions for the child while there is a guardianship. The parents' rights are suspended—not terminated—as long as a guardian is appointed for a minor.

c. Education - As guardian of the person of the child, you are responsible for the child's education. You determine where the child should attend school. As the child's advocate within the school system, you should attend conferences and play an active role in the child's education. For younger children, you may want to consider enrolling the child in Head Start or other similar programs. For older children, you should consider their future educational needs such as college or a specialized school. You must assist the child in obtaining services if the child has special educational needs. You should help the child in setting and attaining his or her educational goals.

d. Residence - As guardian, you have the right to determine where the child lives. The child will normally live with you, but when it is necessary, you are allowed to make other arrangements if it is in the best interest of the child. You should obtain court approval before placing the child back with his or her parents.

As guardian, you do not have the right to change the child's residence to a place outside of California unless you first receive the court's permission. If the court grants permission, California law requires that you establish legal guardianship in the state where the child will be living. Individual states have different rules regarding guardianships. You should seek additional information about guardianships in the state where you want the child to live.

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e. Medical treatment - As guardian, you are responsible for meeting the medical needs of the child. In most cases, you have the authority to consent to the child's medical treatment. However, if the child is 14 years or older, surgery may not be performed on the child unless either (1) both the child and the guardian consent or (2) a court order is obtained that specifically authorizes the surgery. This holds true except in emergencies. A guardian may not place a child involuntarily in a mental health treatment facility under a probate guardianship. A mental health conservatorship proceeding is required for such an involuntary commitment. However, the guardian may secure counseling and other necessary mental health services for the child. The law also allows older and more mature children to consent to their own treatment in certain situations such as outpatient mental health treatment, medical care related to pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, and drug and alcohol treatment. f. Community resources - There are agencies in each county that may be helpful in meeting the specific needs of children who come from conflicted, troubled, or deprived environments. If the child has special needs, you must strive to meet those needs or secure appropriate services.

g. Financial support - Even when the child has a guardian, the parents are still obligated to financially support the child. The guardian may take action to obtain child support. The child may also be eligible for Temporary Aid for Needy Families, TANF (formerly known as AFDC), social security benefits, Veterans Administration benefits, Indian child welfare benefits, and other public or private funds.

h. Visitation - The court may require that you allow visitation or contact between the child and his or her parents. The child's needs often require that the parent-child relationship be maintained, within reason. However, the court may place restrictions on the visits, such as the requirement of supervision. The court may also impose other conditions in the child's best interest.

i. Driver's license - As guardian of the person, you have the authority to consent to the minor's application for a driver's license. If you consent, you will become liable for any civil damages that may result if the minor causes an accident. The law requires that anyone signing the DMV application obtain insurance to cover the minor.

j. Enlistment in the armed services - The guardian may consent to a minor's enlistment in the armed services. If the minor enters into active duty with the armed forces, the minor becomes emancipated under California law.

k. Marriage - For the minor to marry, the guardian and the court must give permission. If the minor enters a valid marriage, the minor becomes emancipated under California law.

l. Change of address - A guardian must notify the court in writing of any change in the address of either the child or the guardian. This includes any changes that result from the child's leaving the guardian's home or returning to the parent's home. You must always obtain court permission before you move the child to another state or country.

m. Court visitors and status reports - Some counties have a program in which ''court visitors'' track and review guardianships. If your county has such a program, you will be expected to cooperate with all requests of the court visitor. As guardian, you may also be required to fill out and file status reports. In all counties, you must cooperate with the court and court investigators.

n. Misconduct of the child - A guardian, like a parent, is liable for the harm and damages caused by the willful misconduct of a child. There are special rules concerning harm caused by the use of a firearm. If you are concerned about your possible liability, you should consult an attorney.

o. Additional responsibilities - The court may place other conditions on the guardianship or additional duties upon you, as guardian. For example, the court may require the guardian to complete counseling or parenting classes, to obtain specific services for the child, or to follow a scheduled visitation plan between the child and the child's parents or relatives. As guardian, you must follow all court orders.

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p. Termination of guardianship of the person - A guardianship of the person automatically ends when the child reaches the age of 18, is adopted, marries, is emancipated by court order, enters into active military duty, or dies. If none of these events has occurred, the child, a parent, or the guardian may petition the court for termination of guardianship. But it must be shown that the guardianship is no longer necessary or that termination of the guardianship is in the child's best interest.

2. GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE

If the court appoints you as guardian of the child's estate, you will have additional duties and obligations. The

money and other assets of the child are called the child's ''estate."' Appointment as guardian of a child's estate is taken very seriously by the court. The guardian of the estate is required to manage the child's funds, collect and make an inventory of the assets, keep accurate financial records, and regularly file financial accountings with the court. MANAGING THE ESTATE

a. Prudent investments - As guardian of the estate, you must manage the child's assets with the care of a prudent person dealing with someone else's property. This means that you must be cautious and may not make speculative or risky investments.

b. Keeping estate assets separate - As guardian of the estate, you must keep the money and property of the child's estate separate from everyone else's, including your own. When you open a bank account for the estate, the account name must indicate that it is a guardianship account and not your personal account. You should use the child's social security number when opening estate accounts. You should never deposit estate funds in your personal account or otherwise mix them with your own funds or anyone else's funds, even for brief periods. Securities in the estate must be held in a name that shows that they are estate property and not your personal property.

c. Interest-bearing accounts and other investments - Except for checking accounts intended for ordinary expenses, you should place estate funds in interest-bearing accounts. You may deposit estate funds in insured accounts in federally insured financial institutions, but you should not put more than $100,000 in any single institution. You should consult with an attorney before making other kinds of investments.

d. Blocked accounts - A blocked account is an account with a financial institution in which money is placed. No person may withdraw funds from a blocked account without the court's permission. Depending on the amount and character of the child's property, the guardian may elect or the court may require that estate assets be placed in a blocked account. As guardian of the estate, you must follow the directions of the court and the procedures required to deposit funds in this type of account. The use of a blocked account is a safeguard and may save the estate the cost of a bond.

e. Other restrictions - As guardian of the estate, you will have many other restrictions on your authority to deal with estate assets. Without prior court order, you may not pay fees to yourself or your attorney. You may not make a gift of estate assets to anyone. You may not borrow money from the estate. As guardian, you may not use estate funds to purchase real property without a prior court order. If you do not obtain the court's permission to spend estate funds, you may be compelled to reimburse the estate from your own personal funds and may be removed as guardian. You should consult with an attorney concerning the legal requirements relating to sales, leases, mortgages, and investment of estate property. If the child of whose estate you are the guardian has a living parent or if that child receives assets or is entitled to support from another source, you must obtain court approval before using guardianship assets for the child's support, maintenance, or education. You must file a petition or include a request for approval in the original petition, and set forth which exceptional circumstances justify any use of guardianship assets for the child's support. The court will ordinarily grant such a petition for only a limited period of time, usually not to exceed one year, and only for specific and limited purposes.

INVENTORY OF ESTATE PROPERTY

f. Locate the estate's property - As guardian of the estate, you must locate, take possession of, and protect the child's income and assets that will be administered in the estate. You must change the ownership of all assets into the guardianship estate's name. For real estate, you should record a copy of your Letters of Guardianship with the county recorder in each county where the child owns real property.

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g. Determine the value of the property - As guardian of the estate, you must arrange to have a court-appointed referee determine the value of the estate property unless the appointment is waived by the court. You—not the referee—must determine the value of certain ''cash items.'' An attorney can advise you about how to do this.

h. File an inventory and appraisal - As guardian of the estate, you must file an inventory and appraisal within 90 days after your appointment. You may be required to return to court 90 days after your appointment as guardian of the estate to ensure that you have properly filed the inventory and appraisal.

INSURANCE

i. Insurance coverage - As guardian of the estate, you should make sure that there is appropriate and sufficient insurance covering the assets and risks of the estate. You should maintain the insurance in force throughout the entire period of the guardianship or until the insured asset is sold.

RECORD KEEPING AND ACCOUNTING

j. Records - As guardian of the estate, you must keep complete, accurate records of each financial transaction affecting the estate. The checkbook for the guardianship checking account is essential for keeping records of income and expenditures. You should also keep receipts for all purchases. Record keeping is critical because you will have to prepare an accounting of all money and property that you have received, what you have spent, the date of each transaction, and its purpose. You will also have to be able to describe in detail what is left after you have paid the estate's expenses.

k. Accountings - As guardian of the estate, you must file a petition requesting that the court review and approve your accounting one year after your appointment and at least every two years after that. The court may ask that you justify some or all expenditures. You should have receipts and other documents available for the court's review, if requested. If you do not file your accounting as required, the court will order you to do so. You may be removed as guardian for failure to file an accounting.

l. Format - As guardian of the estate, you must comply with all state and local rules when filing your accounting. A particular format is specified in the Probate Code, which you must follow when you present your account to the court. You should check local rules for any special local requirements.

m. Legal advice - An attorney can advise you and help you prepare your inventories, accountings, and petitions to the court. If you have questions, you should consult with an attorney.

3. OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION a. Removal of a guardian - A guardian may be removed for specific reasons or when it is in the child's best interest. A guardian may be removed either on the court's own motion or by a petition filed by the child, a relative of the child, or any other interested person. If necessary, the court may appoint a successor guardian, or the court may return the child to a parent if that is found to be in the child's best interest.

b. Legal documents - For your appointment as guardian to be valid, the Order Appointing Guardian of Minor must be signed. Once the court signs the order, the guardian must go to the clerk's office, where Letters of Guardianship will be issued. Letters of Guardianship is a legal document that provides proof that you have been appointed and are serving as the guardian of a minor. You should obtain several certified copies of the Letters from the clerk. These legal documents will be of assistance to you in the performance of your duties, such as enrolling the child in school, obtaining medical care, and taking care of estate business.

c. Attorneys and legal resources - If you have an attorney, the attorney will advise you on your duties and responsibilities, the limits of your authority, the rights of the child, and your dealings with the court. If you have legal questions, you should consult with your attorney. Please remember that the court staff cannot give you legal advice.

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If you are not represented by an attorney, you may obtain answers to your questions by contacting

community resources, private publications, or your local law library.

NOTICE: This statement of duties is a summary and is not a complete statement of the law. Your conduct as a probate guardian is governed by the law itself and not by this summary.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

1. I have petitioned the court to be appointed as a guardian.

2. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this statement of the duties of the position of guardian.

Date:

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