Washington Notice of Guardianship Petition is a document used to petition the court to appoint a guardian for a minor or an incapacitated adult in the state of Washington. The petitioner must provide a written statement to the court describing why a guardian is necessary and how the proposed guardian is qualified to become a guardian. The notice must be served to the proposed guardian, the minor or incapacitated adult, and other persons with a legal interest in the case. There are two types of Washington Notice of Guardianship Petition, namely, Temporary Guardianship Petition and Permanent Guardianship Petition. A Temporary Guardianship Petition is used when a guardian is needed while a case is pending before the court. This type of notice must be served to the proposed guardian, the minor or incapacitated adult, and other persons with a legal interest in the case, and must contain information about the proposed guardian's qualifications and why a guardian is needed. A Permanent Guardianship Petition can be used when a guardian is needed on an ongoing basis. This type of notice must include information about the proposed guardian's qualifications, why a guardian is needed, and the duties that the guardian will be responsible for. It must be served to the proposed guardian, the minor or incapacitated adult, and other persons with a legal interest in the case.