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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An interested person may file a petition with the Probate Division of the Superior Court for the appointment of a guardian. The petition shall state:
(1) the names and addresses of the petitioner and the respondent; if known, the name and address of a near relative of the respondent; the name and address of the person nominated as guardian in an advance directive; and the name and address of the current guardian, and agent named in an advance directive or in a power of attorney;
(2) the interest of the petitioner in the respondent;
(3) that the respondent is alleged to be a person in need of guardianship, and that the respondent is at least 18 years of age or will become 18 years of age within four months of the filing of a petition;
(4) specific reasons with supporting facts why guardianship is sought;
(5) the specific areas where supervision and protection is requested and the powers of the guardian requested for inclusion in the court's order;
(6) the nature, description, and approximate value of the respondent's income and resources, including public benefits and pension;
(7) if a specific individual is proposed as guardian, the name and address of the proposed guardian and the relationship of the proposed guardian to the respondent; and
(8) alternatives to guardianship that have been considered and an explanation as to why each alternative is unavailable or unsuitable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 14. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations, § 3063. Petition for guardianship - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-14-decedents-estates-and-fiduciary-relations/vt-st-tit-14-sect-3063/
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