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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A proceeding under this article may be instituted by the chancellor or clerk of the chancery court, any relative or friend of the adult, or any other interested party, including the adult for whom the order is sought, by filing a sworn petition in the chancery court of the county of the residence of the adult, setting forth that the adult is alleged to be in need of a guardianship.
(2) The petition must state the name and address of an attorney representing the petitioner, if any, and must set forth under the style of the case and before the body of the petition the following language in bold or highlighted type:
“THE RELIEF SOUGHT HEREIN MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO NOTICE OF ANY HEARING ON THIS PETITION, TO ATTEND ANY SUCH HEARING, AND TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY.”
(3) The guardian for an adult is not required to retain an attorney of record for the guardianship if the court finds that this would impose an undue burden on the ward's estate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 93. Domestic Relations § 93-20-302 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-93-domestic-relations/ms-code-sect-93-20-302/
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