Tribal Law - Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section PRP.04.85 — Contents Of Guardianship Petition

(a) The petition for guardianship shall include the following, to the best information and belief of the petitioner.

(1) The full name, address and tribal affiliation of the petitioner;

(2) The full name, sex, date and place of birth, residence and tribal affiliation of the proposed ward;

(3) The basis for the Court's jurisdiction;

(4) The relationship of the proposed guardian to the proposed ward;

(5) The name and address of the person or agency having legal or temporary custody of the proposed ward;

(6) The type of guardianship requested;

(7) In the case of alleged incompetent persons, the grounds for incompetency under Section PRP.04.88; and

(8) A full description and statement of value of all property owned, possessed, or in which the proposed ward has an interest (if guardianship of property is requested).

(b) All petitions must be signed and dated by the petitioners, and must be notarized.