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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Any person may file a petition for the appointment of himself or herself or some other qualified person as guardian of an incapacitated person.
(b) The petition shall state, insofar as can be ascertained:
(1) The name, age, residence, and post office address of the incapacitated person;
(2) The nature of incapacity and purpose of the guardianship sought in accordance with the classifications set forth in § 28-65-104;
(3) The approximate value and a description of the incapacitated person's property, including any compensation, pension, insurance, or allowance to which he or she may be entitled;
(4) Whether there is, in any state, a guardian of the person or of the estate of the incompetent;
(5) The residence and post office address of the person whom the petitioner asks to be appointed guardian;
(6) The names and addresses, so far as known or can be reasonably ascertained, of the persons most closely related to the incapacitated person by blood or marriage;
(7) The name and address of the person or institution having the care and custody of the incapacitated person;
(8) The names and addresses of wards for whom any natural person whose appointment is sought is already guardian;
(9) The reasons why the appointment of a guardian is sought and the interest of the petitioner in the appointment;
(10) A statement of the respondent's alleged disability;
(11) A recommendation proposing the type, scope, and duration of guardianship;
(12) A statement that any facility or agency from which the respondent is receiving services has been notified of the proceedings; and
(13) The names and addresses of others having knowledge about the person's disability.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 28. Wills, Estates, and Fiduciary Relationships § 28-65-205. Filing of petition - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-28-wills-estates-and-fiduciary-relationships/ar-code-sect-28-65-205/
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