Probate
GC-240: Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the Person
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used to officially appoint a guardian for someone who cannot care for themselves, or to extend an existing guardianship for an additional period of time. Parents, family members, social workers, or other concerned parties use this form when a court has determined that a minor or incapacitated adult needs a guardian for their personal care and custody.
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Forms that go with GC-240
GC-335Often filed with itConfidential Capacity Assessment and Declaration—Probate ConservatorshipThe Status Report (GC-335) is commonly filed alongside or following a Decision to update the court on the ward's or conservatee's current condition and the conservator's ongoing compliance.›GC-250Next stepLetters of GuardianshipThe Notice of Appeal (GC-250) is filed immediately after a Decision (GC-240) when a party wishes to challenge the ruling, making it the direct next step in the guardianship/conservatorship appellate process.›