Probate and Family Court
Middlesex Probate and Family Court
10-U Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR
INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT
TO G.L.c. 190B, §5-304
Docket No. MI24P5145GD
In the matter of: Hailey Dorothy Johnson RESPONDENT
Of: Groton, MA
Alleged Incapacitated Person
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by
Cody T. Farris of Dedham, MA
in the above captioned matter alleging that Hailey Dorothy Johnson is in need of a Guardian and requesting that
Cody T. Farris of Dedham, MA
(or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.
You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 10/28/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in the matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-mentioned person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court
Date: September 30, 2024
Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate
10/4/2024 D