Information Sessions for Lay Guardians
Join a live Zoom information session about guardianship, alternatives and an overview of the petitioning process, or required court reports. No advance registration required. Open to anyone interested in learning about guardianship law in Washington. These sessions include an informal question and answer portion, and are offered every month.
~Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 12:00 - 1:30 pm - - Introduction to Guardianship/Conservatorship, Alternatives and Overview of the Petitioning Process. This session covers the basics of guardianship and conservatorship, alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship under the new law, and an overview of the court process to establish a guardianship/conservatorship.
Join by the Zoom link: https://wacourts.zoom.us/j/84070913972
~Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 12:00 - 1:30 pm - - Guardian and Conservator Reports and Plans. This session covers the new reporting forms, timelines and notice requirements.
Join by the Zoom link: https://wacourts.zoom.us/j/89617730075
~To access the recorded version and text of information from "Introduction to Guardianship/ Conservatorship, Alternatives to Guardianship/ Conservatorship and Overview of the Petitioning Process" click on the link below.
**A new training for lay guardians and conservators on duties and responsibilities under the new law is available at this link: Training for Lay Guardians for Adults and Conservators
Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship and Other Protective Arrangements Act
A new adult guardianship law became effective January 1, 2022. The following information regarding this law is available below:
New Washington Adult Guardianship Law General Information Sheet
Information Sheet for Current Guardians - New Washington Guardianship Law
RCW 11.130 Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act
Adult Guardianship, Conservatorship and Other Protective Arrangement State Model Forms
