Washington Standby Temporary Guardian Legal Documents Package
What is this form package?
The Washington Standby Temporary Guardian Legal Documents Package is designed to assist individuals in establishing a standby guardianship for a minor child or disabled person. This package includes essential legal documents and valuable resources that outline the standby guardian laws specific to Washington state. Unlike other guardianship packages, this one focuses on the nomination and authority transition to a standby guardian, ensuring proper care and custody when parents are unable to fulfill their responsibilities.
Documents contained in this package
State-specific requirements
This form package reflects the laws of Washington state, including relevant statutes regarding standby guardianship, parental rights termination, and child welfare laws. The included forms and resources are tailored to meet state legal requirements.
When this form package is needed
This form package is useful in several scenarios, such as:
- When a parent wants to designate someone to take care of their child in the event of incapacity or death.
- If parents anticipate they will be temporarily unable to care for their child due to travel, illness, or other circumstances.
- When a court requires documentation for a standby guardianship arrangement.
Intended users of this form package
- Parents seeking to appoint a temporary guardian for their minor child.
- Individuals interested in understanding more about standby guardianship laws.
- Legal guardians or representatives involved in child welfare cases.
How to complete these forms
- Review each included form and resource to understand your rights and responsibilities.
- Identify the suitable candidate to act as standby guardian for your child.
- Complete the Standby Guardianship form, ensuring all relevant information is included.
- If applicable, complete the Power of Attorney for the Care and Custody of Child form, and prepare it for notarization.
- File the completed forms with the appropriate court or retain them with other important documents as advised.
Notarization guidance for this package
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to clearly define the authority of the standby guardian.
- Not notifying the standby guardian of their designation.
- Overlooking the requirements for notarizing documents, if applicable.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenience of accessing legal forms and information from any location.
- Editability allows you to customize forms to suit your specific situation.
- Reliability of having documents prepared by licensed attorneys to meet state legal standards.
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FAQ
Different Ways to Change Guardians The guardian can voluntarily resign if they no longer want to be the guardian. The court will have to choose a replacement guardian, and may appoint the public guardian if no one else is willing to be appointed.
As guardian of the person, you are entitled to compensation for your time, upon court approval. The compensation cannot exceed five percent of the ward's gross income. Attorney fees and other costs can and should be paid out of the ward's income, upon court approval.
A guardian is generally paid an amount which is not more than five percent of the ward's yearly income. The amount may vary slightly, but in no case should the guardian's compensation be fixed at less than fifty dollars for a year.
A standby guardianship can be accomplished by parental designation where a parent signs a document entitled Parental Designation and Consent to Beginning the Standby Guardianship (Designation Form) in the presence of two witnesses, which announces the parent's intention to appoint the standby guardian.
Assuming they all agree and your father needs a guardian, you should be appointed fairly quickly. So, it could be anywhere from $1000 to $2000 depending on all of the factors. Maybe less than $1000 if it is a straightforward case. However, it is probably better if you get a lawyer to help you.
The names of the forms are usually: Petition for Appointment of Guardian (or Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor) Petition for Conservatorship (when dealing with an incompetent adult) Order Appointing Guardian.
Any person seeking guardianship must file a petition with the Superior Court. After completing the training, you can then petition court for the type of guardianship you feel is necessary and appropriate. Forms for petitioning for guardianship may be found here.
How does it work? Guardians are appointed by the court and a guardian is chosen in response to petitions filed in the court. Any person interested in becoming a guardian may file a petition. The petition requests the court to determine if the person is incapacitated and to appoint a guardian.
You can establish guardianship of a child by filing papers in court. Initially, file a petition stating your interest in obtaining guardianship along with a filing fee. You'll also want to file a letter of consent from the child's parents.