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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L c.190B, 5-304 Docket No. BE21P0359GD In the matter of: Sarah Jane Harrington Of: Lenox, MA Respondent Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a AMENDED petition has been filed by Peter J Harrington of Holden, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Sarah J Harrington is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Peter J Harrington of Holden, MA (or some suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. Berkshire Probate and Family Court 44 Bank Row Pittsfield, MA 01201 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 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 05/25/2021. 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. 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: May 04, 2021 Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. 1441 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103 413-737-1131 AD#56443 05/08/2021