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AWORNEY OR PARTY WlTHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, GC-248
sfate bar number, and address):
FOR COURT USE ONLY
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TELEPHONE N0;
Zg‘ 3 [7—9387 FAX NO, (Optional);
E-MAILADDRESS (Optional):
ATTORNEY FOR (Name): F L‘
L E D
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, cogu'pegm Court of California COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
STREETADDRESS;
SAN BERNARDINO DESTR'CT
County of San Bemardino . . _
MA'L'NG ADDRESS‘
CITY AND ZIP CODE:
San Bernardino District-Probate DIVISIon
MAY 2 0 2022
BRANCH NAME:
247 W. 3rd Street. 2nd Floor
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GUARDIANSHIP 0F THE E/PERSON ESTATE m, <7”
0F (NameJ-gla/ Ia WM» Whammy, Wm mm Mr} ThanthB
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DUTIES 0F GJARDIAN CASE NUMBE:
and Acknowledgment of Receipt Regan“?
DUTIES 0F GUARDIAN
When you are appointed by the court as a guardian of a minor, you become an officer of the court and assume certain
duties and obligations. An attorney is best qualified to advise you about these matters. You should clearly understand the
information on this form. You will find additional information in the Guardianship Pamphlet (for Guardianships of Children
in the Probate Coufi) (Form GC-205 ), which is availabie from the court.
1. GUARDIANSHI'P 0F THE PERSON
If the probate court appoints you as a guardian of the person for a child, you will be required to assume important
duties and obligations.
a. Fundamental responsibilities - The guardian of the person of a child has the care. custody, and control of
As guardian, you are responsible for providing for food, clothing, shelter, education, and~a|l the
the child.
medical and dental needs of the child. You must provide for the safety, protection, and physical and
emotional growth of the child.
b. Custody - As guardian of the person of the child, you have full legal and physical custody of the child and are
responsible for all decisions relating to the child. The child's parents can no longer make decisions for the
child while there is a guardianship. The parents' rightsare suspended—not terminated—as long as a
guardian is appointed for a minor.
c. Education - As guardian of the person of the child, you are responsible for the child's education. You
determine where the child should attend school. As the child's advocate within the school system, you should
attend conferences and play an active role in the child's education. For younger children, you may want to
consider enrolling the child in Head Start or other similar programs. For older children, you should consider
their future educational needs such as college or a specialized school. You must assist the child in obtaining
services if the child has special educational needs. You should help the child in setting and attaining his or
her educational goals.
d. Residence - As guardian, you have the right to determine where the child lives. The child win normally live
with you, but when it is necessary, you are allowed to make other arrangements if they are in the best interest
of the child. You should obtain court approval before placing the child back with his or her parents.
As guardian, you do not have the right change the child's residence to a place outside California unless
to
you first receive the court's permission. the court grants permission, California law requires that you
If
establish legal guardianship in the state where the child will be living. Individual states have different rules
regarding guardianships. You should seek additional information about guardianships in the state where you
want the child to live.
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DUTIES OF GUARDIAN Page one of five
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Medical treatment - As guardian, you are responsible for meeting the medical
needs of the child. In most cases,
e.
However, the child is 14 years or older,
you have the authority to consent to the child's medical treatment. if
either both the child and the guardian consent or (2) a
surgery may not be performed on the child unless (1)
authorizes the surgery. This holds true except in emergencies. A
court order is obtained that specificalIy
a mental health treatment facility under a probate guardianship.
guardian may not place a child involuntarily in
required for such an involuntary commitment. However, the
A mental conservatorship
health proceeding is
counselihg and other necessary mental health services for the child. The
law also allows
guardian may secure
such as outpatient mental
older and more mature children to consent to their own treatment
in certain situations
diseases. and drug and alcohol
health treatment, medical care related to pregnancy Or sexually transmitted
treatment.
in'meeting the specific
f. Community resources - There are agencies in ea’ch county that may be helpful
the child has special
needs of children who come from conflicted, troubled, or deprived environments. If
needs, you must strive to meet those needs or secure appropriate services.
still obligated to support the child
g. Financial support - Even when the child has a guardian, the parents are
financially. The guardian may take action to obtain
child support. The child may also be eligible for Temporary
benefits, Veterans Administration
Aid for Needy Families, (TANF, formerly known as AFDC),
soc'ial security
public or private funds.
benefits, Indian child welfare benefits, and other
The court may require that you allow visitation or contact between the child and his
-
or her
h. Visitation
relationship be maintained, within reason.
parents. The child's needs often require that the parent-child
the requirement o'f supervision. The court may
However, the court may place restrictions on the visits, such as
also impose other conditions in the child's best interest.
i. Driver‘s license - As guardian you have the authority to consent to the minor's application for
of the person,
civil damages that may result if the minor
a driver's license. If you consent, you will become liable for any
causes an accident. The law requires that anyone signing the DMV application
obtain insurance to cover the
minor.
minor‘s enlistment in the armed
j. Enlistment the armed services - The guardian may con'sent to a
in
min‘or becomes emancipated under
services. lfthe minor enters into active duty with the armed forces,
the
California law.
the minor enters a
k. Marriage -For the minor to marry, the guardian and the court must give permission: If
valid marriage, the minor becomes emancipated under California law.
in writing of any change the address of either the
l. Change of address — A guardian must notify the court in
child or the guardian. This includesany changes that result from the child's leaving the guardian's home or
returning to the parent's home. You must always obtain court
permission before you move the child to
another state or country.
- Some in which "court visitors" track and
counties have a program
rn. Court visitors and status reports
expected to cooperate with all requests
review guardianships. If your county has such a program, you will be
of the court visitor. As guardian, you may also be required to fill out and file status reports. ln all counties,
you must cooperate with the court and court investigators.
n. Misconduct of the child - Alguardian, a parent, is liable for the harm and damages caused by the willful
like
misconduct of a child. There are special rUIes concerning harm caused by the use of a firearm. If you are
concerned about your possible liability, you should consult an attorney.
o. Additional responsibilities - The court may place other conditions on the guardianship or additional duties
upon you, as guardian. For example, the court may require the guardian to complete counseling or parenting
plan between the child and
classes. to obtain specific services for the child, or to follow a scheduled visitation
the child's parents or relatives. As guardian, you must follow all court orders.
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AWORNEY OR PARTY WlTHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, GC-248 sfate bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY — W514“) WI I Ha m: T7 07¢ Dm‘u/o 1/! z/c ‘1’me ‘ r) Km Ins fit] (Mzérfi TELEPHONE N0; Zg‘ 3 [7—9387 FAX NO, (Optional); E-MAILADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): F L‘ L E D SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, cogu'pegm Court of California COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREETADDRESS; SAN BERNARDINO DESTR'CT County of San Bemardino . . _ MA'L'NG ADDRESS‘ CITY AND ZIP CODE: San Bernardino District-Probate DIVISIon MAY 2 0 2022 BRANCH NAME: 247 W. 3rd Street. 2nd Floor I Q . / ‘ ' GUARDIANSHIP 0F THE E/PERSON ESTATE m, <7” 0F (NameJ-gla/ Ia WM» Whammy, Wm mm Mr} ThanthB W ' DUTIES 0F GJARDIAN CASE NUMBE: and Acknowledgment of Receipt Regan“? DUTIES 0F GUARDIAN When you are appointed by the court as a guardian of a minor, you become an officer of the court and assume certain duties and obligations. An attorney is best qualified to advise you about these matters. You should clearly understand the information on this form. You will find additional information in the Guardianship Pamphlet (for Guardianships of Children in the Probate Coufi) (Form GC-205 ), which is availabie from the court. 1. GUARDIANSHI'P 0F THE PERSON If the probate court appoints you as a guardian of the person for a child, you will be required to assume important duties and obligations. a. Fundamental responsibilities - The guardian of the person of a child has the care. custody, and control of As guardian, you are responsible for providing for food, clothing, shelter, education, and~a|l the the child. medical and dental needs of the child. You must provide for the safety, protection, and physical and emotional growth of the child. b. Custody - As guardian of the person of the child, you have full legal and physical custody of the child and are responsible for all decisions relating to the child. The child's parents can no longer make decisions for the child while there is a guardianship. The parents' rightsare suspended—not terminated—as long as a guardian is appointed for a minor. c. Education - As guardian of the person of the child, you are responsible for the child's education. You determine where the child should attend school. As the child's advocate within the school system, you should attend conferences and play an active role in the child's education. For younger children, you may want to consider enrolling the child in Head Start or other similar programs. For older children, you should consider their future educational needs such as college or a specialized school. You must assist the child in obtaining services if the child has special educational needs. You should help the child in setting and attaining his or her educational goals. d. Residence - As guardian, you have the right to determine where the child lives. The child win normally live with you, but when it is necessary, you are allowed to make other arrangements if they are in the best interest of the child. You should obtain court approval before placing the child back with his or her parents. As guardian, you do not have the right change the child's residence to a place outside California unless to you first receive the court's permission. the court grants permission, California law requires that you If establish legal guardianship in the state where the child will be living. Individual states have different rules regarding guardianships. You should seek additional information about guardianships in the state where you want the child to live. (Continued on reverse) Form Adopted Mandalory Use for _J_ud‘igi_a!§ouncil of Cafiftzrma‘ DUTIES OF GUARDIAN Page one of five ln-aL-L-\ .anfigg-le q- GC-248 CASENUMBER: _GU___A.RDIAN OF(Name): ’ ’ Qalm Marie» \nmng, Vnmmm lflmn 7741mm; MINOR Medical treatment - As guardian, you are responsible for meeting the medical needs of the child. In most cases, e. However, the child is 14 years or older, you have the authority to consent to the child's medical treatment. if either both the child and the guardian consent or (2) a surgery may not be performed on the child unless (1) authorizes the surgery. This holds true except in emergencies. A court order is obtained that specificalIy a mental health treatment facility under a probate guardianship. guardian may not place a child involuntarily in required for such an involuntary commitment. However, the A mental conservatorship health proceeding is counselihg and other necessary mental health services for the child. The law also allows guardian may secure such as outpatient mental older and more mature children to consent to their own treatment in certain situations diseases. and drug and alcohol health treatment, medical care related to pregnancy Or sexually transmitted treatment. in'meeting the specific f. Community resources - There are agencies in ea’ch county that may be helpful the child has special needs of children who come from conflicted, troubled, or deprived environments. If needs, you must strive to meet those needs or secure appropriate services. still obligated to support the child g. Financial support - Even when the child has a guardian, the parents are financially. The guardian may take action to obtain child support. The child may also be eligible for Temporary benefits, Veterans Administration Aid for Needy Families, (TANF, formerly known as AFDC), soc'ial security public or private funds. benefits, Indian child welfare benefits, and other The court may require that you allow visitation or contact between the child and his - or her h. Visitation relationship be maintained, within reason. parents. The child's needs often require that the parent-child the requirement o'f supervision. The court may However, the court may place restrictions on the visits, such as also impose other conditions in the child's best interest. i. Driver‘s license - As guardian you have the authority to consent to the minor's application for of the person, civil damages that may result if the minor a driver's license. If you consent, you will become liable for any causes an accident. The law requires that anyone signing the DMV application obtain insurance to cover the minor. minor‘s enlistment in the armed j. Enlistment the armed services - The guardian may con'sent to a in min‘or becomes emancipated under services. lfthe minor enters into active duty with the armed forces, the California law. the minor enters a k. Marriage -For the minor to marry, the guardian and the court must give permission: If valid marriage, the minor becomes emancipated under California law. in writing of any change the address of either the l. Change of address — A guardian must notify the court in child or the guardian. This includesany changes that result from the child's leaving the guardian's home or returning to the parent's home. You must always obtain court permission before you move the child to another state or country. - Some in which "court visitors" track and counties have a program rn. Court visitors and status reports expected to cooperate with all requests review guardianships. If your county has such a program, you will be of the court visitor. As guardian, you may also be required to fill out and file status reports. ln all counties, you must cooperate with the court and court investigators. n. Misconduct of the child - Alguardian, a parent, is liable for the harm and damages caused by the willful like misconduct of a child. There are special rUIes concerning harm caused by the use of a firearm. If you are concerned about your possible liability, you should consult an attorney. o. Additional responsibilities - The court may place other conditions on the guardianship or additional duties upon you, as guardian. For example, the court may require the guardian to complete counseling or parenting plan between the child and classes. to obtain specific services for the child, or to follow a scheduled visitation the child's parents or relatives. As guardian, you must follow all court orders. (Continued on page three) Page two of rwe 60-248 [New January 1. 2001 1 DUTIES 0F GUARDIAN