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FW-010-GCMandatory

Notice to Court of Improved Financial Situation or Settlement (Ward or Conservatee)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2015

This form is used to tell the court that the financial situation of a ward or conservatee has changed, and it asks the court to either end or continue a fee waiver. It also addresses what happens if the case settles for a certain amount of money.

The court describes it as: Tell the court that your financial situation has changed and that you want the court to end or continue the fee waiver.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when the financial status of a ward or conservatee changes, or when a case involving a ward or conservatee reaches a settlement.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the proposed guardian or conservator who asked the court to waive fees for the ward or conservatee.
What happens if the case settles for $10,000 or more?
If the case settles for $10,000 or more, the court may place a lien on the settlement amount equal to the waived fees.
If the finances improve, what must be done?
If there are new changes in the ward’s or conservatee’s finances that increase their ability to pay fees, the person must notify the court within five days.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2015.

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