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Order Appointing Court Visitor (Existing Guardianship/Conservatorship)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is an order from the court that officially appoints a Court Visitor for an adult who already has a Guardian or Conservator. It outlines the reasons for the appointment and what the appointed visitor is allowed to do during their investigation.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a guardianship or conservatorship case when the court needs to appoint a neutral person, called a Court Visitor, to investigate the situation. This might happen if the existing guardian or conservator hasn't reported correctly, or if the court needs to review the situation.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court fills out this order, which appoints the Court Visitor. The form is titled 'Order Appointing Court Visitor.'
What does the Court Visitor do?
The appointed visitor can try to find the guardian or conservator, look at financial records, and make recommendations to the court about the guardianship.
Does this form involve a fee?
The form mentions that the payment for the Court Visitor is at public expense, but the court can also assess fees and costs against any party if appropriate.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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