Guardianship of Asher Brown

Case Number

23PR00595

Case Type

Hearing Date / Time

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.

Status Update. Petitioner must file a status update informing the Court of the status of the parentage action.

The following issues are outstanding for the Petition for General Guardianship, and must be corrected:

Proof of Timely Mailed Service.  Since the potential identity of the minor’s father has been revealed, service to the paternal grandparents is required.  Proof of timely mailed service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, § 1511) on paternal grandparents, OR Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (Judicial Council form GC-211) OR adequately supported request to dispense with notice (CRC 7.52; see Local Court form SC-6014).

Adequate ICWA Inquiry.  Inquiry of paternal parent is also required, because inquiry on both sides of the minor’s family is required. (CRC, Rule 5.481(a).)  The parents of the child must, if possible, complete the Parental Notification of Indian Status (form ICWA-020). (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 224.2; Prob. Code, § 1459.5(b); Cal Rules of Court, rules 5.481(a)(1), 7.1015(c).)

Proposed Letters (Form GC- 250)  Proposed Letters are considered the same as proposed orders and must be submitted in compliance with Local Rule 1724. Letters for Temporary Guardianship have been received, but not for general guardianship.