California Form GC-240 - Fill Out and Use This PDF

California Form GC-240 PDF Details

The GC-240 form is used by the Superior Court of California to appoint a guardian for a person (a minor or incapacitated adult) or to extend an existing guardianship. A guardian's appointment only takes effect after the court issues official letters confirming the order.

The form addresses several key areas of California guardianship law:

• Hearing and notice: The court verifies whether all required notices were properly given to all parties. In some cases the court may waive this requirement.
• Eligibility rules: Estate guardians cannot be appointed for proposed wards who are 18 years of age or older. The form confirms the ward's age before any order is entered.
• Guardianship orders: The court may order guardianship of the person, the estate, or both, depending on the case circumstances.
• Bond requirements: The judge sets the bond amount or waives it based on the estate size and the guardian's reliability.
• Independent powers: Specific financial and care powers may be granted to the guardian and listed directly in the order.
• Legal fees: The court may authorize payment for legal services from the petitioner's or the ward's estate funds.

By covering all of these elements, the GC-240 provides a complete record of the court's decision and the conditions that govern the guardianship relationship.