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1. Where do I obtain guardianship and/or trust forms?

Please see the Obtaining Guardianship and Trust Forms page for information. Obtaining Guardianship and Trust Forms Page

2. Can guardianship/trust documents/reports be submitted to the court by regular mail, fax, or email?

The Court requires original signatures; therefore documents/reports must be mailed to:
Spokane County Superior Court
Guardianship Monitoring Program
1116 W Broadway
Spokane, WA 99260-0350

They can also be delivered to Room 200, Guardianship Monitoring Program, Spokane County Courthouse.

3. Do I need an attorney to complete and file guardianship paperwork?

It is not necessary to have an attorney. However, court employees are not allowed to give legal advice or answer any legal questions. Instructions for filing guardianship documents are available online for your use. Obtaining Guardianship and Trust Forms Page

4. Can I get an extension on my guardianship report due date?

Yes. Please see the Guardianship Report Extension page for additional information. Guardianship Report Extension Page

5. I received a guardianship noncompliance notice and/or show cause order, what do I do?

If you submit the required document(s)/reports that are past due, the noncompliance notice will be canceled. If you were ordered to appear at a show cause hearing you should appear in court or contact the Guardianship Monitoring Program for additional information.

6. How do I get a copy of a document from the court file?

You can purchase copies of filed documents in the County Clerk’s Office, Room 300 of the County Courthouse. Clerk Page

7. How do I get a complaint concerning a guardian addressed?

Complaints concerning guardians must be in writing, on the approved form found on the Spokane County Guardianship forms page, and mailed to:
Spokane Superior Court
Guardianship Monitoring Program
1116 W Broadway
Spokane, WA 99260-0350

They can also be delivered to Room 200, Guardianship Monitoring Program, Spokane County Courthouse. The court has a protocol by which the complaint will be addressed. Guardianship Report Extension Page

8. Where do I get the list of approved Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) or how can I be added to the registries?

GAL lists are available in the Superior Court Family Law Department. Please see the Finding List of Guardians Ad Litem or Being Added page for more information. Finding List of Guardians Ad Litem or Being Added

9. Where do I go to file a probate or guardianship action?

To file a probate action, will, or guardianship; please go to the County Clerk’s Office, Room 300 of the County Courthouse. Clerk Page