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CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, Section 5-304 Docket No. BE25P0497GD, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Trial Court, Probate and Family Court, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, 44 Bank Row, Pittsfield, MA 01201. In the matter of: Hailey Leonard Of: Pittsfield, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Children and Families of Pittsfield, MA in the above captioned matter, alleging that Hailey Leonard is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Harriet Leonard of Pittsfield, MA or some 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 AM on the return date of 07/25/2025. 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 this 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. FURTHER NOTICE ON HEARING: A status conference has been scheduled for August 1, 2025 at 2:00pm, via https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600434468 or dial 1 646 828 7666 US & enter your Meeting ID 160 043 4468. No further invitation to participate will be sent. The hearing to be attended by the respondent, his/her counsel, the petitioners and other interested persons who file appearances herein. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named 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. Richard A. Simons, First Justice of this Court, Date: June 27, 2025 Anthony P. Patella, Register of Probate. AD# 95385 07/10/2025