Category: Video: Guardianship

May 31, 2022

Webinar – Power of Attorney (12/9/2021)

This video will introduce you to the concept of power of attorney as well as some important implications and alternatives.

The resource page for this video can be found at kcll.org/poa-basics

Washington State’s Uniform Power of Attorney Act statute (RCW 11.125) can be found HERE.

March 23, 2022

Webinar – An Introduction to Adult Guardianships (3/22/2022)

This webinar – featuring guest speakers from the King County Superior Court Clerk’s Ex Parte Department and a Superior Court Commissioner – will introduce you to the process of acquiring guardianship, as well as some important alternatives.

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Ex Parte Department Emergency Motions
Ex Parte Department Information regarding new laws effective January 1, 2022:

IMPORTANT: New Guardianship Law Effective January 1, 2022

Effective immediately, there are substantial changes to established procedures for processing of Guardianships of Adults, Conservatorships or Adults and Minors, and Other Protective Arrangements in King County Superior Court. Please review this summary of important changes to better understand what this change means for lay guardians, practitioners, and Court Visitors in King County. This document is not an exhaustive list of all policies, issues or possible hearings that can occur. You should consult the law (RCW 11.130) and/or consult an attorney.

All parties and persons are encouraged to monitor this site regularly for updates. In addition, to receive important text and/or email notices from the Clerk sign-up to receive Clerk’s Alerts.

March 8, 2022

Webinar – An Introduction to Minor Guardianships (3/8/2022)

With the help from the Superior Court Clerk’s Ex Parte department, the Family Law Facilitator’s Office and a Court Commissioner, this webinar will introduce you to the basic process of getting guardianship of a minor. It will take into account recent legal changes that became effective January 2022.

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Specific Topics:

04:38 – Resources
06:32 – What is minor guardianship
08:55 – Minor guard. Vs. emergency minor guard
11:14 – Basic steps for minor guardianship process
12:02 – Overview of emergency minor guardianship
13:12 – Initial forms
18:33 – Initial steps
20:04 – Overview of minor guardianship process
21:44 – Initial forms
24:04 – Who needs to be served or notified?
25:52 – Additional forms if child is member of an Indian tribe
26:21 – 60-day hearing/checklist
27:29 – Findings & order
28:06 – Responding to a minor guardianship
30:42 – Service of process
32:46 – Zoom
38:29 – Scheduling hearings
39:14 – eFiling
39:55 – Q&A