Petition

Ark. Code Ann. § 28-65-205 — under Guardians Generally.

Ark. Code Ann. § 28-65-205

(a) Any person may file a petition for the appointment of himself or herself or some other qualified person as guardian of an incapacitated person.

(b) The petition shall state, insofar as can be ascertained:(1) The name, age, residence, and address of the incapacitated person;(2) The nature of incapacity and purpose of the guardianship sought in accordance with the classifications set forth in § 28-65-104;(3) The approximate value and a description of the incapacitated person's property, including any compensation, pension, insurance, or allowance to which he or she may be entitled;(4) Whether there is, in any state, a guardian of the person or of the estate of the proposed ward;(5) The residence and post office address of the person whom the petitioner asks to be appointed guardian;(6) The names and addresses, so far as known or can be reasonably ascertained, of the persons most closely related to the incapacitated person by blood or marriage;(7) The name and address of the person or institution having the care and custody of the incapacitated person;(8) The names and addresses of wards for whom any natural person whose appointment is sought is already guardian;(9) The reasons why the appointment of a guardian is sought and the interest of the petitioner in the appointment;(10) A statement of the respondent's alleged disability;(11) A recommendation proposing the type, scope, and duration of guardianship;(12) A statement that any facility or agency from which the respondent is receiving services will be properly notified of the proceedings; and(13) The names and addresses of likely witnesses having knowledge about the person's disability, property, or both.

(1) The name, age, residence, and address of the incapacitated person;

(2) The nature of incapacity and purpose of the guardianship sought in accordance with the classifications set forth in § 28-65-104;

(3) The approximate value and a description of the incapacitated person's property, including any compensation, pension, insurance, or allowance to which he or she may be entitled;

(4) Whether there is, in any state, a guardian of the person or of the estate of the proposed ward;

(5) The residence and post office address of the person whom the petitioner asks to be appointed guardian;

(6) The names and addresses, so far as known or can be reasonably ascertained, of the persons most closely related to the incapacitated person by blood or marriage;

(7) The name and address of the person or institution having the care and custody of the incapacitated person;

(8) The names and addresses of wards for whom any natural person whose appointment is sought is already guardian;

(9) The reasons why the appointment of a guardian is sought and the interest of the petitioner in the appointment;

(10) A statement of the respondent's alleged disability;

(11) A recommendation proposing the type, scope, and duration of guardianship;

(12) A statement that any facility or agency from which the respondent is receiving services will be properly notified of the proceedings; and

(13) The names and addresses of likely witnesses having knowledge about the person's disability, property, or both.