Mississippi Code Title 93. Domestic Relations § 93-20-303

Notice of hearing for appointment of guardian for adult; notice of hearing after appointment of guardian.(1) On receipt of a petition under Section 93-20-302 for appointment of a guardian for a respondent who is an adult, the court must set a date, time and place for a hearing, and unless the court finds that the adult for whom the guardian is to be appointed is competent and joins in the petition, the petitioner must cause summons to be served not less than seven (7) days before the hearing, together with a copy of the petition, on the adult for whom the guardian is to be appointed. The court may, for good cause shown, direct that a shorter notice be given.

(2) Unless the court finds that the adult for whom the guardian is to be appointed is competent and joins in the petition, summons must also issue to:

(3) In a proceeding on a petition under this article, notice of the hearing must also be given to any other person the court determines is entitled to notice. Failure to give notice does not preclude the court from appointing a guardian.

(4) If the person for whom the guardian is to be appointed is entitled to any benefit, estate or income paid or payable by or through the Veterans' Administration of the United States government, such administration must also be given a summons.

(5) Notice of a hearing on a petition seeking an order under this article that is filed after the appointment of a guardian, together with a copy of the petition, must be given to the ward, the guardian, and any other person the court determines.