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Application for Appointment of Counsel (GC-005)

Ask the court to appoint an attorney to the person who is the ward or conservatee or proposed ward or conservatee, or another person who is claimed to lack the ability to make their own decisions.

Get form GC-005

Effective: January 1, 2019

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    How-to instructions for Conservatorship

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    Conservatorship Form Packets

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    How-to instructions for Guardianship

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    Guardianship Form Packets

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