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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Berkshire Probate and Family Court 44 Bank Row Pittsfield, MA 01201 Docket No. BE13P0224GD In the Interests of: John E. Rayner of Pittsfield, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF A GUARDIAN To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Berkshire Medical Center of Pittsfield 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. 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 05/09/2025. 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 you r objection within 30 days after the return date. FURTHER NOTICE ON HEARING A status conference has been scheduled for May 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Virtual Courtroom https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600434468 or dial 1 646 828 7666 US & enter your Meeting ID 160 043 4468, to be attended by the respondent, his counsel, the petitioner 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: April 11, 2025 Anthony P. Patella, Register of Probate Ad# 93085 04/16/2025