Capacity declaration form 2025

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The document GC-335 is a legal form used in California for a capacity declaration regarding a proposed conservatee. It is intended for physicians, psychologists, or religious practitioners to assess the mental abilities of an individual who may require a conservator. The form includes sections to evaluate the proposed conservatee's ability to attend court hearings, give informed consent for medical treatment, and assess their mental functions, including alertness, memory, reasoning, and emotional state. The document aims to provide the court with necessary information to determine the need for conservatorship.

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Begin by filling out the attorney or party information at the top, including name, state bar number, and contact details.
In the 'General Information' section, provide your name, office address, and specify your professional role (physician, psychologist, or religious practitioner).
Complete items 1-4 regarding the proposed conservatee's details and your last interaction date.
For item 5, indicate whether the proposed conservatee can attend court. If not, check applicable reasons.
In section 6, evaluate the conservatee's mental functions by checking appropriate designations for alertness, memory, and reasoning abilities.
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What does capacity mean on a declaration?

Confidential Capacity Assessment and DeclarationProbate Conservatorship (GC-335) This form is to be completed by a Physician, Psychologist or Religious Healing Practitioner to tell the court about the mental capacity of a potential conservatee.

What does capacity mean on a declaration form?

(Pages 3-4) In this section, you are outlining to the court what declaration you would like to apply for. A capacity declaration means that the court determines that a Relevant Person is not able to make certain decisions for themselves.

What is a capacity declaration?

What are the two types of conservatorships?

The conservator, by assuming the responsibility for these matters, becomes legally accountable to the court. There are two types of conservatorship managed by the Public Guardian: Lanterman-Petris Short (LPS) Conservatorships and Probate Conservatorships.

How do I put someone in a conservatorship in California?

How to File for a Conservatorship in California File a petition for conservatorship. File a confidential supplemental information form. File duties of conservator form. Serve the notice of petition. Attend a court hearing. Learn a new role.

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What does capacity mean when filling a form?

Capacity refers to an individuals legal ability to enter into a contract. In simpler terms, its a consideration of whether a person is in the right mental state and has the legal competence to commit to a legally binding document.

What does capacity mean when signing a form?

What is capacity? Capacity means the ability to use and understand information to make a decision, and communicate any decision made. A person lacks capacity if their mind is impaired or disturbed in some way, which means theyre unable to make a decision at that time.