SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO SUPERIOR COURT GUARDIAN AD LITEM RULES

(A)  Name of Proponent:   Superior Court Judges Association Guardianship and Probate Committee (“Committee”)

(B)  Spokesperson:           Judge Diana Kiesel, Chair, Superior Court Judges Association Guardianship and Probate Committee

(C)  Purpose: The suggested amendments principally incorporate updated terminology and statutory references in accordance with RCW 11.130, the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship and Other Protective Arrangements Act (“UGA”). The UGA introduces the role of court visitor in both adult and minor guardianships. The amendments also revise non-inclusive language to replace such language with neutral words that do not change the substantive meaning of the rules.

Recommendations

The Committee considered these suggestions and voted to approve the suggested amendments.

(D)   Hearing: None requested.

(E)   Expedited Consideration: Is not requested.