California Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item — Probate is a court order issued by the probate court to appoint a guardian ad item (GAL) for a minor or an adult who is unable to manage their own affairs. The GAL is appointed to represent the interests of the person in a pending legal matter. The GAL is usually an attorney who investigates the facts of the case, interviews parties involved, and makes recommendations to the court regarding the best interests of the person. There are two types of California Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item — Probate: 1. An Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item for a Minor: This type of order is issued in a guardianship proceeding in which the court has determined that a minor needs a guardian appointed to manage their affairs. 2. An Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item for an Adult: This type of order is issued in a conservatorship proceeding in which the court has determined that an adult is unable to manage their own affairs, and a guardian must be appointed to manage them.