Guardianship Forms
Below you will find sets of commonly used guardianship forms. Guardianship forms must be completed in their entirety prior to your hearing. Incomplete forms will cause delays and may possibly result in the need to reschedule your hearing. For additional information regarding these forms, please contact the Family Law Facilitators Office at (206) 477-2553.
One word of caution: If you choose to use any of the forms provided here in MS Word format, please be advised that the appearance, page breaks, margins, fonts, and other aspects of the document that you prepare may be affected by the version of Word you are using. Please be sure that the completed document conforms to all rules governing acceptable document format, particularly those stated in General Rule 14. This includes but is not limited to the requirement that writing/printing shall appear on one side of the page only.
Training Requirement for Non-Certified Guardians Prior to Filing
If you are seeking appointment as a non-certified guardian in a Type 4 guardianship, you are required to complete mandatory training pursuant to General Order #11-2-12050-3. To comply with the order, you may view the "Instructions for Guardians" video OR complete the web-based training "Guardianship 101."
You may view the video online here. The text of the video is available here if you would like to read along as you listen.
You also may view the video at one of the King County courthouses during the following times:
King County Courthouse (downtown Seattle)
Law Library, W-621
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent)
Room 3-D
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Monday and Thursday, 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m
Once you have completed the training, you must fill out the Declaration of Completing Mandatory Guardianship Training (Word, PDF) and file it with the court in the case file for the case in which you are a current or prospective quardian. If you are unable to complete the training prior to filing the guardianship case or would like to request that the requirement be waived, you can request an extension or waiver by presenting the Petition to Extend Time or Waive Guardianship Training (Word, PDF) and Order to Extend Time of Waive Guardianship Training (Word, PDF) in the Ex Parte Department.
You may complete the web-based training here or you may complete it at one of the King County courthouses during the following times:
King County Courthouse (downtown Seattle)
Room W-382
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday and Friday, 2:15 p.m.
Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent)
Room 3-D
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.
Monday and Thursday, 2:15 p.m.
Once you have completed the training, you must fill out the Declaration of Completing Mandatory Guardianship Training (Word, PDF) and file it with the court in the case file for the case in which you are a current or prospective quardian. If you are unable to complete the training prior to filing the guardianship case or would like to request that the requirement be waived, you can request an extension or waiver by presenting the Petition to Extend Time or Waive Guardianship Training (Word, PDF) and Order to Extend Time of Waive Guardianship Training (Word, PDF) in the Ex Parte Department.
Guardianship Instructions & Forms
| Number | Form Name | MS Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Declaration of Completing Mandated Guardianship Training | Word | |
| n/a | Petition to Extend Time or Waive Guardianship Training | Word | |
| n/a | Order to Extend Time or Waive Guardianship Training | Word | |
| n/a | Guardianship and Trust Chart (cheat sheet) | Word | |
| 1 | Petition for Guardianship for Person and/or Estate | Word | |
| 2 | Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem and Notice of Hearing | Word | |
| 3 | Notice of Guardianship Petition | Word | |
| 4 | Declaration of Service | Word | |
| 5 | Order Appointing Guardian of Person and/or Estate | Word | |
| 6 | Oath of Guardian | Word | |
| 7 | Declaration of Proposed Guardian (Non-Certified) | Word | |
| 8 | Declaration of Proposed Guardian (Certified) | Word | |
| 9 | Designation of In-State Agent | Word | |
| 10 | Notice of Loss of Voting Rights | Word |
| Number | Form Name | MS Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Notice of Right to Request Special Notice | Word | |
| 15 | Request for Special Notice of Proceedings | Word | |
| 16 | Declaration of Guardian: Assets Held in Financial Institutions | Word | |
| 17 | Notice of Hearing and Declaration of Mailing | Word | |
| 18 | Guardian’s Report and Accounting (Estates Under $80,000) | Word | |
| 19 | Guardian’s Report and Accounting (Estates Over $80,000) | Word | |
| 20 | Order Modifying Reporting Period | Word | |
| 21 | Order Approving Guardian’s Report, Accounting, Personal Care Plan, and Budget | Word |
| Number | Form Name | MS Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Notice of Guardian’s Intent to Resign and Petition to Appoint Successor Guardian | Word | |
| 23 | Notice of Death of Incapacitated Person | Word | |
| 24 | Petition for Order Approving Guardian’s Activities and Final Report | Word | |
| 25 | Order Approving Guardian’s Final Report | Word | |
| 26 | Petition for Order Closing Guardianship and Discharging Guardian | Word | |
| 27 | Order Closing Guardianship, Discharging Guardian, and Exonerating Bond | Word | |
| 28 | Declaration of Service | Word |
| Number | Form Name | MS Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Petiton for Approval of Budget and Disbursements | Word | |
| 32 | Order Approving Budget and Disbursements | Word | |
| 33 | Receipt for Payment of Attorney’s Fees | Word | |
| 34 | Creditor’s Receipt | Word | |
| 35 | Receipt of Funds into Blocked Financial Account | Word | |
| 36 | Petition for Instructions | Word | |
| 37 | Order on Petition for Instructions | Word | |
| 38 | Petition for Order Extending Time | Word | |
| 39 | Order Extending Time | Word | |
| 40 | Petition to Continue Hearing | Word | |
| 41 | Order for Continuing Hearing | Word | |
| 42 | Petition and Declaration for Withdrawal from Blocked Financial Account | Word | |
| 43 | Order for Withdrawal from Blocked Account | Word |
| Number | Form Name | MS Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Guardian ad Litem Statement of Qualifications | Word | |
| 48 | Verified Petition to Appoint Attorney for Alleged Incapacitated Person | Word | |
| 49 | Medical/Psychological Report | Word | |
| 50 | Motion, Declaration, and Order Sealing Guardianship Medical Records | Word | |
| 51 | Guardian ad Litem Report | Word |
The King County Courthouse (Seattle) 3rd Avenue entrance is closed due to construction. It will remain closed through July 26. Please use the 4th Avenue entrance on the west side of 4th Avenue. Visitors can also use the King County Administration Building to enter the courthouse. Enter the Admin Building on 4th Avenue or 5th Avenue and take the elevator to "T" Tunnel.