Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt Appendix 8.9(b) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT Guardianship of the Person of: Minor(s) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Case No.: ORDER APPOINTING INVESTIGATOR FOR THE GUARDIANSHIP OF [ ] PERSON [ ] ESTATE Local Form GDN-8.1 To: [ ] Child Welfare Services [ ] Court Investigators You are hereby appointed Court Investigator in the above-entitled matter. PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN: YOU ARE DIRECTED TO make an investigation and file with the Court a report concerning this proposed guardianship. Said report shall include an investigation and discussion of the following: [ ] Guardianship of the Person: 1. A social history o the guardian; 2. A social history of the proposed ward, including, to the extent feasible, an assessment of any identified developmental, emotional, psychological or educational needs of the proposed ward, and the capability of the proposed guardian to meet those needs. 3. The relationship of the proposed ward to the guardian, including the duration and character of the relationship. 4. A statement of the proposed ward's attitude concerning the proposed guardianship 128 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt and whether that attitude is affected by the proposed ward's developmental, physical or emotional condition. 5. The anticipated duration of the guardianship and plans of the natural parents and the proposed guardians for the stable and permanent home for the child. [ ] Guardianship of the Estate: The need for, or desirability of, a guardian of the ward's estate and, if funds are to be expended from such estate, the nature of such expenditure. YOU ARE FURTHER DIRECTED TO file your report at least five (5) days before the date set for hearing, and mail a copy of your report to the following: 1. The proposed guardian, or their attorney, if any. 2. The proposed ward if over the age of fourteen years, or the proposed ward's attorney, if any. 3. The natural parent(s) of the proposed ward, or their attorney, if any. 4. [ ] Other persons ordered by the Court as specified in Attachment 1 hereto. The report filed with the Court shall be sealed subject to being opened and inspected only by a judge of said court. ___________________ Dated _________________________________________ Judge/Judicial Officer of the Superior Court Adopted for Mandatory Use Order Apptg Investigator for Guardianship Form GDN-8.1, Eff. 07/01/13 129 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com