A Washington Petition for Appointment of Settlement Guardian Ad Item is a legal document filed with the court in Washington State by a person (the petitioner) seeking to have a guardian ad item appointed to represent the interests of an incapacitated or minor person (the respondent) in a civil lawsuit or settlement negotiation. The petitioner must provide details regarding the respondent’s physical and mental condition, including any medical or financial information that is relevant to the suit. The guardian ad item will be responsible for ensuring that the respondent’s interests are adequately represented and that any settlement or judgment is in his or her best interests. The most common types of Washington Petition for Appointment of Settlement Guardian Ad Item are adult guardianship petitions, minor guardianship petitions, and guardianship petitions for conservatorships. Adult guardianship petitions are used when the respondent is an adult who is unable to manage his or her affairs due to physical or mental incapacity. Minor guardianship petitions are for minors who need a guardian ad item to represent them in a legal proceeding or settlement. Guardianship petitions for conservatorships are for an adult who is unable to manage his or her financial affairs due to physical or mental incapacity.