INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA DUTIES OF GUARDIAN AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (Form GC-248)

The form discussed in this article is given to California guardians to outline their duties. It must be signed by the guardian to acknowledge receipt of the form. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of your attorney, their state bar number, their address, their telephone number and the name of the person being represented.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 2: If you are not represented by an attorney, in the first blank box enter your name, address and telephone number.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 3: Whether entering information for yourself or an attorney, providing your fax number and email address is optional.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 4: In the second blank box, enter the county in which the court is located, as well as its mailing address, street address, city and zip code and branch name.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 5: Indicate with a check mark whether this concerns guardianship of a person or estate with a check mark.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 6: Enter the name of the minor in question.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 7: Enter the case number where indicated.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 8: At the top of the second page and all subsequent pages, enter the name of the minor in question and the case number.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 9: The form must be signed by the recipient after reviewing the information content contained on the document's five pages. On the first blank line of the last page, type or print your name.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 10: On the second blank line, enter your signature.

California Duties Of Guardian And Acknowledgment Of Receipt GC-248 Step 11: Up to two more petitioners may enter their signature and the date on the remainder of the last page.