Motion and Declaration for Instructions
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024
This form is a request from a guardian or conservator asking the court to issue an order that explains the authority they have over specific issues related to the person under guardianship or conservatorship. It asks the court to rule on things like finances, property sales, and medical treatments.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used by the guardian or conservator for an individual who is under guardianship or conservatorship to ask the court for specific instructions or permissions regarding the individual's assets or care.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form states that the guardian and/or conservator for the individual subject to guardianship and/or conservatorship fills this out.
- What does this form ask the court to decide on?
- It asks the court to issue an order of instruction regarding issues like bond amounts, blocked accounts, or using conservatorship funds.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.
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