§ 33-15-2

Any person may file with the probate court clerk, in the city or town where the proposed ward resides or where an out of state proposed ward has property, a verified petition for the appointment of a guardian. The petition shall state the following information known to the petitioner: (1) The name, age, and post office address of the proposed ward; (2) That, based on a decision making assessment tool which reflects the proposed ward’s current level of decision making ability: (i) The proposed ward needs a limited guardian to provide assistance with decision making in the areas of financial, health care, residential and/or relationship matters; or (ii) The proposed ward needs a full guardian to provide assistance with decision making in all areas; (3) The guardianship powers being requested; (4) The steps which have been taken to utilize less restrictive alternatives to guardianship; and, (5) The qualifications of the individual proposed to serve as limited guardian or guardian. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 4; P.L. 2007, ch. 417, § 1.