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Letters of Temporary Guardianship or Conservatorship

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

This form is a legal document that shows a court has appointed someone as a temporary guardian or conservator. It provides details about the temporary appointment and includes instructions for banks and other institutions on how to handle the minor or conservatee's assets.

The court describes it as: Legal documents that show that a temporary guardian or conservator has been appointed by the court and can take actions on behalf of the ward or conservatee.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a court appoints a temporary guardian or conservator for a minor or conservatee. It is also used to notify financial institutions and other organizations about the temporary appointment.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What does this form show?
This form shows that a court has appointed a temporary guardian or conservator. It is titled Letters of Temporary Guardianship or Conservatorship.
Do I need to pay a fee to file this form?
The text states that there is no filing fee for filing this form.
What do banks need to do when they receive this form?
If this form is delivered to a bank or financial institution, they must fill out a different form (GC-050 or GC-051) and have an authorized officer sign and file it with the court.

Revision history

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

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