Sample Letter to Guardian

SAMPLE LETTER TO GUARDIAN CONCERNING VOLUNTEER COURT VISITORS

Name of judge Name of clerk

NAME OF PROBATE COURT Address

In the matter of:

An incapacitated person

Case no. _____

To: Name of Guardian Address Date

Dear Guardian:

The Probate Court is beginning a new program to visit persons under guardianship, as authorized by [state statute, if applicable]. We are training a group of volunteers, called Court Visitors. A Court Visitor will soon be contacting you to arrange a visit with the incapacitated person in this case, with you as guardian, and with anyone else involved in the person’s care. The Court Visitor will report back to me about the current situation of the person under guardianship.

The volunteer Court Visitor will call you to schedule a meeting at a mutually convenient time with you and with the incapacitated person. During the visit, the volunteer will ask questions about the present living and care arrangements. Your cooperation will help the volunteer to give me an accurate picture of what is happening in the case.

Thank you for your help in improving the guardianship system in [jurisdiction].

Sincerely,

Name of judge Name of court