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Alternatives to Guardianship

Duties of a Guardian of the Person

Duties of a Guardian of the Estate

Becoming a Guardian of a Child

Ending the Guardianship

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Guardianship Forms & Instructions

Guardianship Links

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Guardianship Links

NOTE: Guardianships are often handled in probate court. But if a child is a dependent of the juvenile court, only the juvenile court can appoint a legal guardian for the child. If the child in your case is a dependent of the juvenile court, go to the Juvenile Court Guardianship section of the Self-Help Center.

Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit
Someone who's related to a child can fill out a form called a "caregiver's authorization affidavit." This lets that person sign up the child for school and get medical treatment for the child. A non-relative who fills out a caregiver's authorization affidavit can sign up a child for school and agree to school-related medical care.

If you have any problems using this program, contact us at: equalaccess@jud.ca.gov.

Sacramento County Public Law Library Legal Guides This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This site has a list of books on guardianship law and other topics. Click on "Probate Law" in the left navigation bar.
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Information About Guardianship (Probate Court)
Section of the Self-Help Center that provides information about guardianships.

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