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Rule 16. Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons.
(a) Petition. A petition for guardianship must contain the information required by AS 13.26.105(b). The petition must be verified by the petitioner or signed by an attorney representing the petitioner. The petition must state the priority of the nominee under AS 13.26.145 and, if known, the names and addresses of any person with a higher priority.
(b) Notice. Notice must be given as provided by AS 13.26.105, 13.26.107, AS 13.26.135 and AS 13.06.110.
(c) Letters of Guardianship. Letters of guardianship may not issue without the written acceptance of the person to be named guardian. The acceptance must state that the person has read and understands the duties and powers of a guardianship under AS 13.26.150 with any restrictions imposed by the court, as well as the reporting requirements, of AS 13.26.117 and AS 13.26.118.
(d) Compensation. Compensation may not be paid for guardianship services without written order of the court.
(e) Reporting. A guardianship plan must be filed before entry of the order of guardianship or within 30 days of entry of the order. An implementation report must be filed no more than 90 days from the filing of the guardianship plan or entry of the order of guardianship. An annual report must be filed with the court on the anniversary of the guardianship order or as otherwise provided by the court, except that every third year a visitor's report must be filed. The annual report must include:
1. the name and current address of respondent and guardian;
2. the respondent's present mental, physical and social condition, respondent's living arrangements and respondent's opinion of those living arrangements;
3. changes in the capacity of the respondent to meet essential requirements for respondent's physical health and safety;
4. the services provided to the respondent, including all medical and mental health treatment, during the year;
5. any significant actions taken by the guardian during the reporting period;
6. a financial accounting of the estate of the respondent that has been subject to the possession and control of the guardian;p
7. a list of the number and nature of contacts between the guardian and the respondent if the respondent does not reside with the guardian; and
8. any other information requested by the court or considered necessary by the guardian to make the court fully aware of the respondent's current circumstances.
(SCO 1014 effective January 15, 1990; amended by SCO 1160 effective July 15, 1994)
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