Probate
GC-310: Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used to petition the court to appoint a probate conservator to manage the finances, personal care, or both for an adult who cannot make those decisions themselves. A family member or other responsible person who wants to establish a conservatorship over an elderly or incapacitated adult files this petition to gain legal authority over that person's care and financial affairs.
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Forms that go with GC-310
GC-335RequiredConfidential Capacity Assessment and Declaration—Probate ConservatorshipThe Capacity Declaration (Conservatorship) is typically filed by a licensed physician to provide medical evidence of the proposed conservatee's incapacity, which is a core requirement for the court's determination.›GC-314RequiredConfidential Conservator Screening FormThe Confidential Supplemental Information form collects sensitive personal details about the proposed conservatee (e.g., address, assets) that are kept confidential but are required by the court.›GC-312Often filed with itConfidential Supplemental InformationThis 'Petition to Appoint Temporary Guardian of the Person' is commonly filed alongside GC-310 when the petitioner also seeks an urgent, temporary guardianship pending the full hearing.›GC-340Next stepOrder Appointing Probate ConservatorThis 'Letters of Guardianship' form is the next document issued by the court after GC-310 is approved, officially granting the guardian their legal authority.›GC-320Next stepCitation for ConservatorshipThe Citation for Conservatorship is issued by the court after filing the GC-310 and must be personally served on the proposed conservatee to formally notify them of the proceedings.›
More Probate forms
GC-313Attachment Requesting Special Orders Regarding Dementia›GC-322Citation—Probate›GC-325Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing—Probate Conservatorship›GC-330Order Appointing Court Investigator›GC-331Order Appointing Court Investigator (Review and Successor Conservator Investigations)›GC-333Ex Parte Application for Order Authorizing Completion of Capacity Declaration—HIPAA›