Washington Order Appointing Settlement Guardian Ad Item (SEAL) is a court order issued by the superior court of Washington State that appoints a Settlement Guardian Ad Item (SEAL) to represent the interests of an individual or group in a civil settlement. This order is typically granted in cases involving minor children, elderly persons, or other vulnerable individuals who are unable to represent their own interests in a settlement. The SEAL acts as a neutral third-party, tasked with ensuring that the settlement is fair and in the best interests of the represented party. There are two types of Washington Order Appointing Settlement Guardian Ad Item: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary order is typically granted at the request of both parties involved in the settlement. The SEAL will review the settlement agreement and ensure that the terms are fair and in the best interests of the represented party. An involuntary order may be issued by the court if it believes that the settlement is not in the best interests of the represented party. In this case, the SEAL will work to renegotiate the terms of the settlement agreement to better protect the interests of the represented party.