A Washington Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item is a court order that appoints a Guardian Ad Item (GAL) to represent the best interests of a minor child or incapacitated adult in a court proceeding. This court order typically outlines the duties and limitations of the GAL, including the authority to investigate the facts of the case, interview witnesses, and make recommendations to the court regarding the best interests of the minor or incapacitated adult. The types of Washington Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item include orders investigating, orders investigating and report, and orders investigating, report and recommend.