Can a guardianship be contested?

Yes, a guardianship can be contested in Washington. When someone is appointed as a guardian by a court, a person can contest the appointment and challenge the guardian in the court. Contesting a guardianship requires filing a petition in the court where the guardianship was established. The petitioner must provide evidence as to why the guardianship should be contested or why the current guardian is not suitable. Typically, a family member or a close friend would contest a guardianship. The court must consider the evidence presented in the petition, demonstrating why the guardianship should be contested. The court will determine if the person filing the petition has a valid reason to challenge the guardianship. Grounds for contesting a guardianship may include evidence of mismanagement, abuse, or neglect of the protected person, or evidence of inappropriate actions by the guardian. If the court determines that there is a valid reason to challenge the guardianship, the court can overturn the current guardianship and appoint a different guardian. The court can also take away the guardianship for any other reason it deems appropriate. Generally, the court will consider what is in the best interest of the person who is under the guardianship.

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