Form GC-210, Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Instructions

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Check this box when you have attached Attachment 2 listing the names and dates of birth of additional minors for whom the petition requests appointment of a guardian.

Enter the state (abbreviation or full name) for the mailing address.

Enter the postal ZIP or ZIP+4 code for the mailing address.

Enter the city for the mailing address.

Enter the street address (number, street name, and apartment or suite if applicable) for the attorney or party.

Enter the name of the law firm or organization representing the attorney or party.

Enter the full name of the attorney or party completing this form.

Enter the attorney's state bar number issued by the state bar association.

Enter a daytime telephone number (including area code) where the attorney or party can be reached.

Enter the fax number for the attorney or party, if available.

Enter the attorney's or party's email address for electronic contact and service.

Enter the name(s) of the person(s) or party that the attorney represents in this matter.

Check this box when you are requesting that no bond be required for the proposed guardian.

Check this box when you claim no bond is required because the petition seeks appointment as guardian of the person only (not the estate). Fill only if 'bond not be required' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you claim no bond is required because the proposed guardian is a corporate fiduciary or an exempt government agency. Fill only if 'bond not be required' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you are requesting no bond for other reasons and will state those reasons in Attachment 1c. Fill only if 'bond not be required' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you request that a specific dollar amount of bond be fixed (specify the amount in the adjacent field or Attachment 1c). Fill only if 'bond not be required' is 'No'.

Enter the dollar amount of the bond to be fixed for the guardian (numeric value without currency symbols is acceptable if the system formats it).

Check this box when you request that funds be allowed to be held as deposits in a blocked account (specify institution, location, and amount as required). Fill only if 'bond not be required' is 'No'.

Enter the dollar amount proposed to be placed in a blocked account for the estate of the minor(s).

Enter the court case number assigned to this guardianship matter exactly as issued by the court.

Enter the full name of the person for whom guardianship is being sought as shown in the form heading.

Enter the court case number assigned to this guardianship matter.

Enter the full name of the person (or minor) for whom the guardianship is being requested as shown on the case.

Enter the full name(s) of the person(s) who are the subject(s) of this guardianship petition (the proposed ward(s)).

Enter the court-assigned case number for this guardianship matter, including any letters, numbers, or punctuation exactly as shown.

Check this box if the petition is to appoint a guardian of a person (i.e., the guardian will be responsible for the individual's personal care/decision-making).

Check this box if the petition is to appoint a guardian of the estate (i.e., the guardian will manage the person's property or financial affairs).

Check this box if the petition is to appoint a guardian for a single minor child.

Check this box if the petition is to appoint a guardian for two or more minor children (multiple minors).

Enter the scheduled hearing date and time for this petition (for example: 08/15/2025 10:00 AM).

Enter the numeric court department number where the hearing will be held.

Enter the petitioner’s statement or specific request describing why the court should appoint a guardian for the named minor(s), including any brief facts or grounds supporting the petition.

Check this box if the petition is filed by a person who is not related to the minor named in item 2 and this is not a petition for appointment of a guardian of the estate only.

Check this box if the petitioner is the proposed guardian and will promptly furnish all information requested by any agency referred to in Probate Code section 1543.

Check this box if the petitioner is not the proposed guardian and a statement by the proposed guardian promising to furnish requested information is attached as Attachment 11b. Fill only if 'Petitioner is the proposed guardian and will promptly furnish all information requested by any agency referred to in Probate Code section 1543.' is 'No'.

Check this box if the proposed guardian's home is a licensed foster family home.

Check this box if the proposed guardian's home is not a licensed foster family home. Fill only if 'The proposed guardian's home is a licensed foster family home.' is 'No'.

Check this box if the proposed guardian has never filed a petition for adoption of the minor.

Check this box if there is an exception because the proposed guardian has filed a petition for adoption of the minor and details are provided in Attachment 11d. Fill only if 'The proposed guardian has never filed a petition for adoption of the minor.' is 'No'.

Check this box if a Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (form GC-120) concerning each child under 18 listed in item 2 is attached to this petition.

Check this box if you are filing the Consent of Proposed Guardian (form GC-211, item 1) with this petition.

Check this box if you are filing the Nomination of Guardian (form GC-211, items 2 and 3) with this petition.

Check this box if you are filing the Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (form GC-211, item 4) with this petition.

Check this box if you are filing a Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian (form GC-110) with this petition.

Check this box if you are filing a Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian of the Person (form GC-110(P)) with this petition.

Check this box if you are filing the Confidential Guardianship Screening Form (form GC-212) with this petition.

Enter any other document(s) filed with this petition that are not listed above; specify each document's name and, if known, its form number or brief identifying details. Fill only if 'Other (specify)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are filing the Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings (form GC-220) with this petition.

Enter the date when this portion of the form was completed or signed.

Enter the total number of pages being attached to this form that are incorporated by reference.

Enter the name and location (institution and branch or address) where the specified deposits in a blocked account will be held; include any identifying details required to locate the account. Fill only if 'deposits in a blocked account be allowed' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full legal name of the first minor for whom the guardian is being requested.

Enter the date of birth of the first minor named in item 2a.

Enter the full legal name of the second minor for whom the guardianship is requested. Fill only if 'MINOR' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date of birth of the second minor named in this petition. Fill only if 'MINOR' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full legal name of the third minor named in this petition (first, middle, and last as applicable).

Enter the date of birth of the third minor named in this petition.

Enter the full legal name of the fourth minor shown in item 2.

Enter the date of birth of the fourth minor named in item 2.

Check this box when a person other than the proposed guardian has been nominated in writing as guardian of the minor and a copy of that nomination is attached as Attachment 6.

Check this box when the nomination of the guardian was made in the nominator's will. Fill only if 'A person other than the proposed guardian has been nominated as the guardian of the minor by' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the nomination of the guardian was made by a written document other than a will (for example, a separate signed nomination) and that writing is attached or described. Fill only if 'A person other than the proposed guardian has been nominated as the guardian of the minor by' is 'Yes'.

Check this when you are asking the court to dispense with giving notice to the persons listed in Attachment 10 under Probate Code section 1511.

Check this when the persons named in Attachment 10 cannot be located or given notice with reasonable diligence and you have specified the names and efforts to locate them in Attachment 10. Fill only if 'Notice to the persons named in Attachment 10 should be dispensed with under Probate Code section 1511 because' is 'Yes'.

Check this when giving notice to the persons named in Attachment 10 would be contrary to the interest of justice and you have specified the names and reasons in Attachment 10. Fill only if 'Notice to the persons named in Attachment 10 should be dispensed with under Probate Code section 1511 because' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you request that the court grant authorization under Probate Code section 2590 to exercise the powers specified in Attachment 9.

Check this box if you request orders relating to the powers and duties of the proposed guardian of the person under Probate Code sections 2351–2358 and will provide the specific orders, facts, and reasons in Attachment 1e.

Check this box if you request an order dispensing with notice to the persons listed in Attachment 10.

Check this box if you request any other orders not listed above and will specify those orders in Attachment 1g.

Type or print the full name of the first petitioner who is signing the declaration.

Enter the date the petitioner(s) signed the declaration under penalty of perjury.

Type or print the full name of the second petitioner who is signing the declaration (if applicable).

Type or print the full name of the third petitioner who is signing the declaration (if applicable).

Check this box if the petitioner has accepted or intends to accept physical care or custody of the minor with the intent to adopt them.

Check this box if the petitioner is related to the minor(s) named in item 2, as shown in item 7 of each minor's attached GC-210(CA) form.

Check this box if the petitioner is the minor named in item 2 and that minor is 12 years of age or older.

Check this box if the petitioner is filing on behalf of the minor(s) named in item 2 but is not the minor or a related person, as shown in item 7 of each minor's attached GC-210(CA) form.

Check this box when the petition requests appointment of a guardian of the estate (or of the person and estate) and you are providing the character and estimated values of the estate's property in item 7.

Enter the estimated dollar value of the minor's personal property and possessions to be included in the estate. Fill only if 'petition requests appointment of a guardian of the estate'.

Enter the estimated dollar value of the minor's real property (land and buildings) to be included in the estate. Fill only if 'petition requests appointment of a guardian of the estate'.

Enter the minor's annual gross income from all sources, including wages, pensions, benefits, and income from property. Fill only if 'petition requests appointment of a guardian of the estate'.

Enter the total estimated value of the estate, including the combined value of personal and real property and any other estate assets if applicable. Fill only if 'Personal property', 'Annual gross income', or 'Real property' is completed.

Enter the full name of the proposed guardian to be appointed for the estate of the minor(s). Fill only if 'Estate' is 'Yes'.

Enter the complete mailing address of the proposed guardian for the estate, including street, city, state, and ZIP code as applicable. Fill only if 'Estate' is 'Yes'.

Enter the telephone number where the proposed guardian can be contacted regarding the guardianship of the estate. Fill only if 'Estate' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you are providing the proposed guardian's name for appointment as guardian of the estate (Item 1b). Fill only if 'Estate' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full legal name of the proposed guardian (person) described in Item 1a.

Enter the full street address (including city, state, and ZIP) for the proposed guardian named in Item 1a.

Enter the telephone number where the proposed guardian in Item 1a can be reached.

Check this box when you are providing the proposed guardian's name in item 1a to indicate that the following name is the person you request be appointed guardian.

Check this box if the proposed guardian is a nominee (and you are attaching a copy of the nomination as Attachment 4a or filing form GC-211 with this petition).

Check this box if the proposed guardian is related to the minor or minors named in item 2, as shown in item 3 of each minor's attached form GC-210(CA).

Check this box if the proposed guardian is another person (an 'other' relationship), as shown in item 3 of each minor's attached form GC-210(CA).

Check this box if the proposed guardian is a professional fiduciary (see the attached Professional Fiduciary Attachment for the proposed guardian's license status).

Type or print the full legal name of the proposed ward who is giving consent for the guardian appointment.

Enter the date when the proposed ward signs or gives consent to the appointment of the proposed guardian.

Provide a clear, detailed statement explaining why appointment of a guardian for the person and/or estate of the minor(s) named in item 2 is necessary or convenient; include specific facts, circumstances, and any relevant dates or examples to support the request. Fill only if 'person' is 'Yes' or 'estate' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you are requesting appointment of a guardian for the minor's person (physical care or custody) because it is necessary or convenient for the reasons listed.

Check this box when you are requesting appointment of a guardian to manage the minor's estate or finances because it is necessary or convenient for the reasons listed.

Check this box if the reasons for appointment do not fit in the space provided and you have continued them on Attachment 8.

Check this box if parental custody would be detrimental to the minor(s) named in item 2 (not applicable to proposed wards 18 years of age and older). Fill only if 'proposed ward' is under 18 years of age.

Check this box if you are requesting that the proposed guardian be granted estate powers to be exercised independently under Probate Code section 2590 because doing so would be to the advantage and best interest of the guardianship estate (reasons and specific powers must be provided in Attachment 9). Fill only if 'estate' is 'Yes'.

Enter the name of the county where the Superior Court is located (the county name for this court).

Enter the name of the court branch or division (for example, 'Central Branch' or 'Family Law Division').

Enter the city and the ZIP code for the court's location (for example: 'San Francisco 94102').

Enter the street address of the Superior Court courthouse or main court office, including number, street, and suite if applicable.

Enter the court's mailing address (P.O. Box or street address) used for correspondence.