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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF A GUARDIAN Docket no. BE23P0638GD In the matter of Marissa Rose of Lee, MA Respondent Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept.of Developmental Services of Springfield, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Expand the powers of a Guardian of the Respondent The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of the Guardian and/or Conservator should be expanded, modified, or limited since the time of the appointment. The original petition is on file with the court. Berkshire Probate and Family Court 44 Bank Row Pittsfield, MA 01201 You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 5/14/25. 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 June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Virtual Courtroom, https://www.zoomgov.com/_/1600434468 or dial 1 646 828 7666 US & enter your Meeting ID 160 043 4468, to be attended by the respondent, her cousel, the petitioners and other interested persons whofile 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: April 16, 2025 Anthony P. Patella Register of Probate AD#93655 05/07/2025