Probate
GC-210: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form petitions the court to appoint a guardian — such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other relative — to care for and make decisions for a minor child or grandchild whose parents are unable to do so. A grandparent or other responsible adult who wants to become the legal guardian of a grandchild or other minor child files this petition to gain legal authority over the child's care.
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Forms that go with GC-210
GC-335RequiredConfidential Capacity Assessment and Declaration—Probate ConservatorshipThe Confidential Guardian Screening Form is required to provide the court with background information about the proposed guardian to assess their suitability.›GC-212Often filed with itConfidential Guardian Screening FormThis Proof of Service of Notice of Hearing documents that required parties were properly notified, and is typically filed alongside consent and waiver forms to complete the service record for the court.›GC-211Often filed with itConsent of Proposed Guardian, Nomination of Guardian, and Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of NoticeThe Guardianship Notification Worksheet documents which relatives were notified of the guardianship proceedings and is typically filed as part of the same guardianship petition package.›GC-240Next stepOrder Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the PersonOnce the court approves the petition, the Order Appointing Guardian of Minor (GC-240) is the next form completed to officially grant the guardianship.›