About Motion for Order Closing Guardianship/Conservatorship and Discharging Guardian/Conservator
To request a court order closing a guardianship or conservatorship and discharging the guardian or conservator from their duties.
When you'd use it: When a guardianship/conservatorship is complete (e.g., the individual has died, reached majority, was emancipated, or can manage their own affairs) and the guardian/conservator seeks discharge and case closure.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Motion for Order Closing Guardianship/Conservatorship and Discharging Guardian/Conservator is published as a PDF by the Washington courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Source: courts.wa.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Motion for Order Closing Guardianship/Conservatorship and Discharging Guardian/Conservator in Washington
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Motion for Order Closing Guardianship/Conservatorship and Discharging Guardian/Conservator (GDN C 601) when when a guardianship/conservatorship is complete (e.g., the individual has died, reached majority, was emancipated, or can manage their own affairs) and the guardian/conservator seeks discharge and case closure. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Washington probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Motion for Order Closing Guardianship/Conservatorship and Discharging Guardian/Conservator carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Motion for Order Closing Guardianship/Conservatorship and Discharging Guardian/Conservator to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Washington county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).