A Washington Order Appointing Guardian ad Item is a court document issued in the state of Washington that appoints a Guardian ad Item (GAL) to represent a minor or an incapacitated adult in a legal matter. The GAL is responsible for determining the best interests of the minor or incapacitated adult and making recommendations to the court. There are two types of Washington Order Appointing Guardian ad Item: Temporary Order Appointing Guardian ad Item and Final Order Appointing Guardian ad Item. A Temporary Order Appointing Guardian ad Item is issued when the court needs an immediate appointment of a GAL to represent the minor or incapacitated adult while the court is deciding on a permanent appointment. A Final Order Appointing Guardian ad Item is issued after the court has made a permanent appointment of a GAL to represent the minor or incapacitated adult. The Final Order Appointing Guardian ad Item outlines the duties and responsibilities of the GAL as well as the rights of the minor or incapacitated adult.