Notice Of Guardianship Hearing
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3IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
AT _______________
In the Matter of the Protective Proceeding of
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Respondent
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CASE NO.
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NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP HEARING
(To Interested Persons)
The court has been asked to appoint a guardian for the above-named respondent. The court will
hold a hearing on this matter on:
Date and Time:
Court Address:
Courtroom:
Judge or Master:
You are not required to attend this hearing unless you are called as a witness.
Purpose of Hearing. At the hearing, the court will decide whether the respondent needs a
guardian because respondent's ability to understand information or communicate decisions has
become so limited that it endangers his/her physical health or safety.
Possible Consequences. If the court decides to appoint a guardian, the guardian may have the
power to make many decisions for the respondent, including decisions about where the
respondent will live and what medical care the respondent will receive. The guardian may also
have control of the assets and income of the respondent. Alternatively, the court may decide to
appoint only a partial guardian who will have more limited powers. Or, the court may decide not
to appoint a guardian at all or to order an alternative form of protection.
Respondent's Rights.
a.
Visitor's Interview. The court has appointed a "visitor" to interview the respondent,
gather other information about the case and report this information to the court before the
hearing. Before being interviewed by the visitor, the respondent has the right to talk to an
attorney or an expert in the field of respondent's alleged incapacity.
b.
Attorney. The respondent has the right to be represented by an attorney. The respondent
may hire his/her own attorney. If the respondent is financially unable to hire an attorney,
the court must appoint the Office of Public Advocacy to represent the respondent. If the
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PG-115 (5/06)(cs)
AS 13.26.135, .025, .106, .107, .109, .113, .l14, & AS 13.06.110
NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP HEARING (To Interested Persons)
Probate Rule 16(b)
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