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Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem—Probate

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is used by the court to officially state its decision to appoint an adult to represent the best interests of a person in a probate case. It records the court's findings and the specific orders being given to the appointed guardian ad litem.

The court describes it as: States the court's decision to appoint an adult to represent the best interests of a child in a probate case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a probate case when the court needs to formally appoint someone to act as a guardian ad litem for a person who needs representation.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is used by the court, as it records the judge's official order. It is marked for court use only.
What does this form do?
It states the court's decision to appoint a guardian ad litem for a person in a probate case.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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