Washington Guardianship Summary-Initial Appointment is a document that outlines the responsibilities of a guardian in the state of Washington. This document is typically used when a person has been appointed as a guardian for a minor or incapacitated adult. The Initial Appointment Summary outlines the scope of the guardian’s authority and responsibilities, including the ability to make decisions on behalf of the ward, the ability to access the ward’s financial accounts, and the responsibility to ensure the ward’s health and safety. The document also includes instructions for filing an annual guardianship report with the court. There are two types of Washington Guardianship Summary-Initial Appointment: Limited Guardianship Summary — Initial Appointment and General Guardianship Summary — Initial Appointment. The Limited Guardianship Summary — Initial Appointment outlines the guardian’s authority and responsibility for a specific area of the ward’s life, such as health care or education. The General Guardianship Summary — Initial Appointment outlines the guardian’s authority and responsibility for all areas of the ward’s life.