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Letters of Guardianship

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2016

This form is used to officially prove that a court has appointed a guardian for a person. It records the guardian's appointment and details any special powers or rules that were set for the guardian.

The court describes it as: Letters are the name of the form used to prove to financial institutions and others that a guardian 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 after a court has appointed a guardian for a person, and it serves as proof of that appointment to places like banks or other organizations.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form, Letters of Guardianship, is used to show financial institutions and other places that a court has appointed a guardian and that the guardian can act on behalf of the person under guardianship.
Do I have to file this form?
The form itself is issued by the court. However, if you are dealing with a financial institution, you may need to fill out and file a separate form (GC-050 or GC-051) with that institution.
Is there a fee to file this form?
The text mentions that there is no filing fee for filing the Notice to Institutions and Financial Institutions.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2016.

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