As amended through April 1, 2021
Rule 14.4 - INCAPACITATED PERSONS AND THEIR ESTATESA. Petition. A petition for adjudication of incapacity and/or for appointment of a guardian of the estate of the person shall be substantially in the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.6 and shall contain all the items of information referred to therein. Language used in the petition should be easily understood. It is recommended that an affidavit of a physician or clinical psychologist be attached which contains a description of the physical and mental condition, any functional limitations and whether or not the respondent would be harmed by attendance at the proceeding to determine Incapacity.B. Status report on legal representation. At least seven (7) days prior to the date established for hearing on the petition, petitioner shall file in duplicate a status report on legal representation in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.7 each of which should have attached, under the proper caption, the appropriate order in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.8.C. Proposed findings of fact. Petitioner shall provide to the Court, at or before hearing, proposed findings of fact in a form suitable for adoption by the Court at hearing. Such findings shall include, inter alia, in separately numbered statements, at least the facts petitioner intends to establish which are required in order for the Court to grant the relief requested.D. Periodic report of the guardian of the person. Within one (1) year the date of appointment and annually thereafter, or with such great frequency as the Court may direct, every guardian of the person of an incapacitated person shall file a periodic report of the guardian of the person in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.9. Notice and service of the said report shall be in such manner as the Court shall direct.E. Periodic report of the guardian of the estate. Within one (1) year of the date of appointment and annually thereafter, or with such great frequency as the Court may direct, every guardian of the estate of an incapacitated person shall file a periodic report of the guardian of the estate in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.1O. Notice and service of the said report shall be in such manner as the Court shall direct.