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2017 Arkansas Code
Title 28 - Wills, Estates, and Fiduciary Relationships
Subtitle 5 - Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 65 - Guardians Generally
Subchapter 2 - Appointment
§ 28-65-205. Petition
Universal Citation: AR Code § 28-65-205 (2017)
- (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.
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