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• Jurisdiction: Washington

CHAPTER 61 GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP

Bruce R. Moen^*

Summary

§ 61.01 INTRODUCTION

§ 61.02 OVERVIEW OF GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP PROCESS

[1] Legal Rights
[2] Multiple State Proceedings

§ 61.03 GENERAL ADVICE ON PREPARING GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP

[1] Family Conference

[a] Inquiry
[b] Family Disputes

[i] Cross-Petitioners Within Family
[ii] Impact of Proceeding on Capacity to Make a Will

[c] Trial on Capacity
[d] Will Making
[e] Prelude to Will Contest

[2] Standing
[3] Qualifications of Guardian or Conservator [4] The Necessity of Communication
[5] Attorney Liability for Breach of Duty to Person Subject to Guardianship or Conservatorship
[6] Abused/Neglected Adults: Referral to DSHS
[7] Fiduciary and Attorney Fees

§ 61.04 ARTICLE 2—GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR

§ 61.05 ARTICLE 3—GUARDIANSHIP OF AN ADULT

[1] Commencement and Administration

[a] Basis
[b] Petition
[c] Notice
[d] Court Visitor
[e] Appointed Attorney
[f] Professional Evaluation
[g] Hearing
[h] Priority of Persons for Appointment as

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