Form GC-250 at a glance
What it is: GC-250 is the Letters of Guardianship form adopted for mandatory use by the Judicial Council of California (Probate-Guardianships and Conservatorships).
Who signs: The guardian affirms: I solemnly affirm that I will perform according to law the duties of guardian.
A filled-in Form GC-250 example: Letters of guardianship of the person and estate of a minor
How to fill out Form GC-250, box by box
Attorney or party without attorney
Under Attorney or party without attorney, enter the Name, State Bar No., Firm Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Telephone No., Fax No., E-mail Address and Attorney for (name).
Superior Court of California, county of
Enter the county in Superior Court of California, County of, then the Street Address, Mailing Address, City and Zip Code and Branch Name of the court.
Guardianship of and case number
After Guardianship of, enter the (name), then the Case Number, and mark Estate or Person.
Box 1: who is appointed guardian
In box 1, enter the Name of the person who is appointed guardian of the person, the estate, or both, of the (name) you enter after it.
Box 2: appointment extended past the ward's 18th birthday
In box 2, enter the (name) of the guardian whose appointment as guardian of the person of the (name) you enter is extended past the ward's 18th birthday as of (date).
Box 3: other powers and conditions
Box 3: Other powers have been granted and conditions have been imposed as follows.
For 3a, powers to be exercised independently under Probate Code section 2590 are specified in attachment 3a (specify powers, restrictions, conditions, and limitations).
For 3b, conditions relating to the care and custody of the property under Probate Code section 2402 are specified in attachment 3b.
For 3c, conditions relating to the care, treatment, education, and welfare of the ward under Probate Code section 2358 are specified in attachment 3c.
For 3d, other powers granted or conditions imposed are specified on attachment 3d.
Box 4: guardian not authorized to take possession without a specific court order
Mark this box when the guardian is not authorized to take possession of money or any other property without a specific court order.
Box 5: when the guardianship of the person terminates
In box 5, enter the date on which the guardianship of the person terminates by operation of law.
Box 6: number of pages attached
In box 6, enter the number of pages attached.
Witness, clerk of the court
The clerk of the court enters the Date, signs, and affixes the seal of the court, as WITNESS.
Page 2: guardianship of and case number
Enter the Case Number and the (name) after Guardianship of.
Date, place, name and signature of appointee
The appointee enters the date and place of execution, types or prints the name, and signs the Signature of Appointee line.
Certification by the clerk
The clerk certifies that this document, including any attachments, is a correct copy of the original on file in the clerk's office, and that the Letters issued to the person appointed have not been revoked, annulled, or set aside, and are still in full force and effect. The clerk enters the Date and signs.
If your situation is different
These Letters are delivered to you as an employee of an institution
When these Letters of Guardianship (Letters) are delivered to you as an employee or other representative of an institution or financial institution in order for the guardian of the estate (1) to take possession or control of an asset of the minor held by your institution, or (2) to open or change the name of an account or a safe-deposit box in your financial institution to reflect the guardianship, you must fill out Judicial Council form GC-050 (for an institution) or form GC-051 (for a financial institution).
An institution under California Probate Code section 2890(c) is an insurance company, insurance broker, insurance agent, investment company, investment bank, securities broker-dealer, investment advisor, financial planner, financial advisor, or any other person who takes, holds, or controls an asset subject to a conservatorship or guardianship other than a financial institution.
Institutions must file a Notice of Taking Possession or Control of an Asset of Minor or Conservatee (form GC-050) for an asset of the minor or conservatee held by the institution.
A single form may be filed for all affected assets held by the institution.
An officer authorized by your institution or financial institution must date and sign the form, and you must file the completed form with the court.
The guardian should deliver a blank copy of the appropriate form to you with these Letters, but it is your institution's or financial institution's responsibility to complete the correct form, have an authorized officer sign it, and file the completed form with the court.
There is no filing fee for filing the form.
You may either arrange for personal delivery of the form or mail it to the court for filing at the address given for the court on page 1 of these Letters.
If the correct form is not delivered with these Letters or is unavailable for any other reason, blank copies of the forms may be obtained from the court.
Financial institutions
A financial institution under California Probate Code section 2892(b) is a bank, trust (including a Totten trust account but excluding other trust arrangements described in Probate Code section 82(b)), savings and loan association, savings bank, industrial bank, or credit union.
Financial institutions must file a Notice of Opening or Changing a Guardianship or Conservatorship Account or Safe-Deposit Box (form GC-051) for an account or a safe-deposit box held by the financial institution.
A single form may be filed for all affected accounts or safe-deposit boxes held by the financial institution.
Sources
[1] Form GC-250 (Rev. July 1, 2016), Letters of Guardianship, Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).