Notice of Petition for Guardian, Conservator, or Protective Arrangement for Adult

Notice of Petition for Guardian, Conservator, or Protective Arrangement for Adult (NT) Superior Court of Washington, County of Spokane

Case No.: 24-4-01562-32

In the Guardianship/ Conservatorship of:

JASON M. ANDERSON

Respondent

Notice of Petition for Guardian, Conservator, or Protective Arrangement for Adult

To: The Respondent, court visitor, and all other persons who are listed in the petition:

A petition has been filed in Spokane County Superior Court by (petitioner’s name) Stephanie Anderson. The petition asks the court to appoint a [ ] guardian, [ X ] conservator, and/or [ ] protective arrangement for (respondent’s name) Jason Anderson.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE RESPONDENT –

READ CAREFULLY

YOU AS THE RESPONDENT COULD LOSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:

• to marry, divorce, or enter into or end a state registered domestic partnership;

• to vote or hold an elected office;

• to make or revoke a will;

• to make financial decisions about your own money;

• to enter into a contract;

• to appoint someone to act on your behalf;

• to sue and/or be sued, other than through a guardian;

• to possess a license to drive;

• to buy, sell, own, mortgage, or lease property;

• to consent to or refuse medical treatment;

• to decide who shall provide your care and assistance;

• to make decisions regarding social aspects of your life.

• YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW:

1. You have the right to have a lawyer you choose at any stage of the proceedings. The court will appoint a lawyer at public expense you if you cannot afford one or if paying a lawyer would result in a significant hardship to you.

2. You have the right to demand a jury trial on the:

• issue of whether the basis exists for appointment of a guardian or conservator; and

• rights to be retained or restricted if a guardian or conservator is appointed.

3. You have the right to be present in court and testify when the hearing is held to decide whether or not you need a guardian or conservator. If a court visitor is appointed, you have the right to request the court to replace that person.

4. You have the right to ask the court to establish a protective arrangement instead of a guardianship or conservatorship.

If you have any questions about these rights or you want to exercise these rights, tell your court visitor, lawyer, or the judge.

Catherine Kardong, WSBA #47144 7/24/2024

Date

The following is my contact information: Email: [email protected]

I agree to accept legal papers for this case at the following address (this does not have to be your home address):

2208 West Second Ave Spokane WA 99201

Street Address or PO Box City State Zip

Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Civil Rule 5 and local court rules.

Published August 8, 15 and 22, 2024