INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP (Form GC-255)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for the termination of a California guardianship. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 1: In the first box, enter the name, State Bar number, address and telephone number of your attorney, as well as the name of the person being represented. 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 Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 2: In the second box, enter the county in which the court is listed, its street address and mailing address, city and zip code, and branch name.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 3: Indicate whether this concerns guardianship of a person or an estate with a check mark.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 4: Enter the name of the minor in question.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 5: In the next three blank boxes, enter the case number, hearing date and time, and department.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 6: On line 1, enter the name of the petitioner.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 7: On line 1a, check the box if this concerns guardianship of a person. Check line 1b if this concerns guardianship of an estate. In either case, provide the name of the minor.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 8: Check the box on line 1a(1) if the estate has been entirely exhausted through expenditures or disbursements.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 9: Check the box on line 1a(2) if the estate falls within the provision of the listed Probate Code section and no accounts have been required.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 10: Check the box on line 1a(3) if the reason for your request of termination of an estate guardianship is other than those listed why and provide an explanation.

California Petition For Termination Of Guardianship GC-255 Step 11: On line 2a, indicate with a check mark whether you are the minor, the minor's guardian or the minor's parent. Complete the remainder of the form as directed.