Section 252A.06 Petition for Appointment of Public Guardian or Public Conservator

MINNESOTA STATUTES AND CODES

Section 252A.06 Petition for Appointment of Public Guardian or Public Conservator

252A.06 PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC GUARDIAN OR PUBLIC CONSERVATOR.

Subdivision 1.Who may file.

The commissioner, the local agency, a developmentally disabled person or any parent, spouse or relative of a developmentally disabled person may file a verified petition alleging that the appointment of a public conservator or public guardian is required.

Subd. 2.Contents.

The petition shall set forth:

(1) the name and address of the petitioner, and, in the case of a petition brought by a person other than the commissioner, whether the petitioner is a parent, spouse, or relative of the proposed ward;

(2) whether the commissioner has accepted a nomination to act as public conservator or public guardian;

(3) the name, address, and date of birth of the proposed ward;

(4) the names and addresses of the nearest relatives and spouse, if any, of the proposed ward;

(5) the probable value and general character of the proposed ward's real and personal property and the probable amount of the proposed ward's debts;

(6) the facts supporting the establishment of public conservatorship or guardianship, including that no family member or other qualified individual is willing to assume guardianship or conservatorship responsibilities under sections 524.5-101 to 524.5-502; and

(7) if conservatorship is requested, the powers the petitioner believes are necessary to protect and supervise the proposed conservatee.