Washington Order to Show Cause on Guardianship Complaint or Motion under RCW 11.88.120 is a court order requiring a guardian or conservator to appear before the court and explain why they should not be removed from their duties. The order is issued in response to a complaint or motion filed by an interested party. It requires the guardian or conservator to explain why they should not be removed from their duties and why their actions are in the best interests of the protected person. The order is usually issued by the court after the filing of a guardianship complaint or motion. There are two types of Washington Order to Show Cause on Guardianship Complaint or Motion under RCW 11.88.120: (1) Temporary Order to Show Cause and (2) Final Order to Show Cause. Temporary Order to Show Cause is an order issued by the court to temporarily suspend the guardian or conservator’s duties until a hearing can be held to determine if the guardian or conservator should remain in their position. Final Order to Show Cause is an order issued by the court to permanently remove the guardian or conservator from their duties.