Guardianship of Daniels

Both sets of grandparents of this infant orphan sought appointment as guardians of her person and estate. The trial court ordered appointment of the paternal grandparents, and the maternal grandparents appeal. They assert error in the failure of the trial court to make findings of fact.

In guardianship proceedings, “practice and procedure and the making and entry of orders” is governed by division 3 of the Probate Code (Prob. Code, § 1606). In proceedings under division 3 the court, in a matter tried without jury, must “sign and file its decision in writing, as provided in civil actions”…