INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN (Form GC-110)

The form discussed in this article is used to nominate someone to the position of temporary guardian of a California person or estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name, state bar number, address and telephone number of your attorney. If not represented by an attorney, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either instance, providing a fax number or email address is optional.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the county in which the court is located, as well as its street address, mailing address, city, zip code and branch name.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the name of the minor.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 4: In the fourth blank box, enter the case number.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 5: Indicate with a check mark whether this petition concerns appointing a temporary guardian for a person, an estate or one person and their estate.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 6: In the last three blank boxes on the top half of the page, enter the hearing date, time and department.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 7: On line 1, name all petitioners.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 8: On line 1a, if applicable, enter the name, address and telephone number of the person being nominated for the position of temporary guardian of a person.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 9: On line 1b, if applicable, enter the name, address and telephone number of the person being nominated for the position of temporary guardian of an estate.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 10: Indicate your wishes regarding establishing a bond by checking the appropriate statement on line 1c.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 11: Check any applicable statements on lines 1d, 1e or 1f.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian GC-110 Step 12: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.