NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF PERSON AND ESTATE OF INCAPACITATED PERSON
STATE OF INDIANA
SS:
COUNTY OF KOSCIUSKO
IN THE MATTER OF THE: GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF LEE PARUM An Incapacitated Person.
IN THE KOSCIUSKO SUPERIOR COURT NO. 1
CAUSE NUMBER: 43D01-1709-GU-000071
TO: UNKNOWN FAMILY MEMBERS Of Lee “Buddy” Parum
Whose Whereabouts Are Unknown
On November 3, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., in the Kosciusko Superior Court No. 1, at 121 North Lake Street, Warsaw, IN 46580, the Kosciusko Superior Court No. 1 will hold a hearing to determine whether a Guardian should be appointed or a protective order should be issued for Lee Parum. A copy of the Petition filed herein requesting appointment of Guardian is attached to this notice.
At the hearing, the Court will determine whether Lee Parum is an incapacitated person under Indiana law. This proceeding may substantially affect the rights of Lee Parum.
If the Court finds that Lee Parum is an incapacitated person, the Court shall, at said hearing, also consider whether REAL Services, Inc. should be appointed as Guardian of the person and estate of Lee
Parum. The Court may, in its discretion, appoint some other qualified person or institution as Guardian.
The Court may also, in its discretion, limit the powers and duties of the Guardian to allow Lee Parum to retain control over certain property and activities. The Court may also determine whether a protective order should be entered on behalf of Lee Parum
Lee Parum may attend the hearing and be represented by an attorney. The Petition may be heard and determined in Lee Parum’s absence if the Court determines that the presence of Lee Parum is
not required. If Lee Parum attends the hearing, opposes the Petition, and is not represented by an attorney, the Court may appoint an attorney to represent Lee Parum. The Court may, where required, appoint a Guardian ad litem to represent Lee Parum at the hearing.
The Court may, on its own motion or on request of any interested person, postpone the hearing to another date and time.
