Notice of Rights
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024
This form is a notice that informs an individual that a guardian or conservator has been appointed for them. It lists several rights the individual has regarding their care, decisions, and the guardianship itself.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is given to an individual who is subject to a guardianship or conservatorship. The instructions state that the guardian or conservator must give a copy of this notice to the individual within 14 days.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who receives this notice?
- This notice is for the individual who is subject to a guardianship and/or conservatorship.
- What does this form tell me?
- It tells you about some important rights you have, but it does not list all of your rights.
- What must the guardian do with this form?
- The guardian or conservator must give a copy of this notice to the individual within 14 days.
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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