Any person may file with the probate court clerk, in the city or town where the proposed ward resides or where an out of state proposed ward has property, a verified petition for the appointment of a guardian. The petition shall state the following information known to the petitioner:
(1) The name, age, and post office address of the proposed ward;
(2) That, based on a decision making assessment tool which reflects the proposed ward's current level of decision making ability:
(i) The proposed ward needs a limited guardian to provide assistance with decision making in the areas of financial, health care, residential and/or relationship matters; or
(ii) The proposed ward needs a full guardian to provide assistance with decision making in all areas;
(3) The guardianship powers being requested;
(4) The steps which have been taken to utilize less restrictive alternatives to guardianship; and,
(5) The qualifications of the individual proposed to serve as limited guardian or guardian.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 4; P.L. 2007, ch. 417, § 1.