[WSBAPT] Appoint GAL for Standby Guardian

[Wil Harlock]

So does that also apply (appointing a GAL) where a Standby Guardian was
already  designated at the time of (or within 90 days of) the appointment of
the original Guardian, upon the recommendation of the Guardianship GAL?  Why
would another GAL need to be appointed if a GAL already recommended the
Standby G'n? 

Or is this about appointing a successor Guardian. (I'm a little confused)

Thank you.

Wil H.

 

Wilhelmina C. Harlock, Attorney

Estate Planning, Wills & Probate

Guardianship / Certified Mediator

GAL 11 & 26 /Parenting Coordinator

PO Box 279

720 Main St, Suite 227

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Tel: 360-593-5594   Fax: 360-404-7110

Email:  <mailto:wilharlock at gmail.com> wilharlock at gmail.com

 

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[mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Mike Jacobs
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 10:20 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] Appoint GAL for Standby Guardian

 

This email is a follow-up to a thread several weeks ago about appointing a
GAL when seeking the appointment of a lay standby guardian.  I was in
Commissioner Velategui's courtroom yesterday and the issue came up.  He was
distraught to learn that one of the other commissioners had appointed a lay
standby without a GAL.  He agreed there was no requirement or clear policy.
However, he opined that appointment without a GAL could subject the attorney
to liability under Treadwell.  He also advised that he would make sure the
other Commissioners (in King Co and the rest of the State) understood the
need to appoint a GAL.

 

So, I understand that the practice should be or will be to appoint a GAL
when seeking the appointment of a lay standby.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Michael P. Jacobs

Riach Gese Jacobs PLLC
7331 196th St. SW | PO Box 1067 | Lynnwood, WA 98036 
Phone: (425) 776-3191 | Fax: (425) 425-775-0406 

 

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