[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in this manual.]
Order Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Care and Support of Minor Ward
On [date], the Court considered the application of [name of applicant], guardian of the person of [name of ward], Ward, an incapacitated person, for authority to expend funds from the estate of Ward for [his/her] care and support. The Court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the requested disbursement of funds is reasonable and necessary and in the best interests of Ward and Ward’s estate, and that the application should be granted.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that [name of guardian], guardian of the estate of [name of ward], an incapacitated person, is authorized to disburse the amount of $[amount], which can be paid in installments as determined by [name of guardian], to [name of recipient] for the immediate care and maintenance of [name of ward], including day care, clothing, medical care, food, shelter, education, and transportation.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that [name of recipient] should provide the guardian of the estate with receipts and proof of all expenditures indicating that they were made as required.
SIGNED on ________________________________.
JUDGE PRESIDING
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
[Name]
Attorney for Applicant
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Telecopier]