INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING PURSUANT TO SUPERIOR COURT, PROBATE DIVISION RULE 325
The form discussed in this article is used to give notice of an initial hearing to the subject for whom a petition to appoint a guardian or conservator has been filed in Washington D.C. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.
Washington D.C. Notice Of Initial Hearing Pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 325 Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the adult who is the subject of the petition.
Washington D.C. Notice Of Initial Hearing Pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 325 Step 2: Check the first statement if the petition is for appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated individual. If so, indicate with a check mark whether petitioning for the appointment of a general or limited guardian, and whether the individual is incapacitated because of mental retardation or because of other reasons.
Washington D.C. Notice Of Initial Hearing Pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 325 Step 3: Check the next statement if the petition is for appointment of a successor guardian. If so, indicate whether the petition was for appointment of a general or limited successor guardian.
Washington D.C. Notice Of Initial Hearing Pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 325 Step 4: Check the next statement if the petition is for appointment of a conservator of a protected individual. If so, indicate with a check mark whether the petition was for appointment of a general or limited conservator.
Washington D.C. Notice Of Initial Hearing Pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 325 Step 5: Check the next statement if the petition is for appointment of a special conservator of a protected individual.
Washington D.C. Notice Of Initial Hearing Pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 325 Step 6: Check the next statement if the petition is for entry of a protective order. If so, enter the name of the subject of the proceeding.
Washington D.C. Notice Of Initial Hearing Pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 325 Step 7: Enter the date and time of the hearing scheduled where indicated, then enter your signature or that of your attorney, as well as your telephone number and address.