[WSBAPT] Guardianship questions

[David Moe]

(Without reviewing the statute)-When I have done these, I had the (surviving) parent not only consent in writing, but also join as a co-petitioner (not requesting for herself to be appointed, but as nominating the proposed guardian/co-petitioner.  I also recommend having a written consent from the minor if 14 years of age, and having the minor appear at presentation of the petition/order.
Dave Moe

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Lisa Schuchman
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 3:01 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] Guardianship questions

Hi, everyone,

I am doing a guardianship for a teenage minor: one parent is deceased and the other has consented.  The proposed guardians are the minor's aunt and her spouse.  The minor doesn't have any assets, though he will have some social security income.  Am I reading correctly that we don't need a GAL for this?

Thanks.

Lisa E. Schuchman
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