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2. A description of the nuts of the incapacitated person for care and treatment, the probable residential requirements of the alleged incapacitated person, and the basis upon which these findings were made; 1 An evaluation of the appropriateness of the guardian or limited guardian whose appointment is sought and a description of the steps the proposed guardian has taken or intends to take to identify and meet current and emerging needs of the incapacitated person; 4. A description of any alternative arrangements previously made by the alleged incapacitated person or which could be made, and whether and to what extent such alternatives should be used in lieu of a guardianship, and, if the GAL is recommending discontinuation of any such arrangements, speck findings as to why such arrangements are contrary to the best interest of the alleged incapacitated person; 5. A description of the abilities of the alleged incapacitated person and a recommendation as to whether a guardian or limited guardian should be appointed. If appointment of a limited guardian is recommended, the GAL shall recommend the specific areas of authority the limited guardian should have and the limitations and disabilities to be placed on the incapacitated person; 6. An evaluation of the person's mental ability to rationally exercise the right to vote and the basis upon which the evaluation is made; 7.-- Any expression of approval or disapproval made by the alleged incapacitated person concerning the proposed guardian or limited guardian or guardianship or limited guardianship; 8. Identification of persons with significant interest in the welfare of the alleged incapacitated person who should be advised of their right to request special notice of proceedings pursuant to RCW 11.92.150; and 9. Unless independent counsel has appeared for the alleged incapacitated person, an explanation of how the alleged incapacitated person responded to the advice of the right to jury trial, to independent counsel, and to be present at the hearing on the petition; H. Within forty-five days after notice of commencement of the guardianship proceeding has been served upon the GAL, and at least fifteen days before the hearing on the petition, unless an extension or reduction of time has been granted by the court for good cause, the GAL shall file his or her report and send a copy to the alleged incapacitated person and his or her counsel, spouse or domestic partner, all children not residing with a notified person, those persons described in (f)(viii) of this subsection, and persons who have filed a request for special notice pursuant to RCW 11.92.150. If the GAL needs additional time to finalize his or her report, then the GAL shall petition the court for a postponement of the hearing or, with the consent of all other parties, an extension or reduction of time for filing the report. if the hearing does not occur within sixty days of filing the petition, then upon the two- month anniversary of filing the petition and on or before the same day of each following month until the hearing, the GAL shall file interim reports summarizing his or her activities on the proceeding during that time period as well as fees and costs incurred; 1. The GAL's report shall be filed as two separate documents, one public and one sealed. The sealed report must be filed under a Sealed Confidential Reports cover sheet. The sealed GAL report may not be placed in the court file or used as an Order Appointing GAL (ORAPGL) - Page 4 of 6 GDN 01.0400 (0712017) RCW 11.88.090