Guardianships (Adult)

Guardianship and conservatorship in Washington State are legal processes in Superior Court, in which a guardian and/or a conservator is appointed to exercise the legal rights of a person subject to guardianship and/or conservatorship. The individual may need a guardian or a conservator, or both.

Please visit the Washington State Court's Guardian Portal for more details and answers.  Please CLICK HERE for the link to Washington State Court's Guardian Portal.   

1. The Benton and Franklin Counties information provided here is not intended to be construed as legal advice.  Laws change frequently, so we cannot guarantee that the information presented here is always current and applicable. Most of the information provided on this website is specific to Washington State law and Local Court Rules/Policies/Procedures.
2. By providing this information, we are not acting as an attorney - if you need specific and binding legal advice, you should contact an attorney through your local legal aid organization.
3. Lay Guardian Information from Washington State Court's Guardian Portal.  

[Updated format only April 21, 2025]