Get Pro-se Packet - Hawaii.gov - Hawaii

The PRO-SE PACKET for guardianship in Hawaii provides essential information and forms necessary for establishing guardianship over an incapacitated person. This guide will help you understand each section of the packet effectively and ensure you fill out the documents accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the PRO-SE PACKET for guardianship.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the PRO-SE PACKET and access the necessary documents for guardianship.
2. Begin with the 'Petition for Appointment of Guardian.' Clearly state the legal basis for requesting a guardianship, including details about the incapacitated person and the proposed guardian.
3. Next, complete the 'Notice of Hearing' section. This will inform relevant parties about the upcoming court hearing regarding the guardianship.
4. Fill out the 'List of Exhibits' to organize and attach any supporting documents, such as a physician's report that validates the claim of incapacitation.
5. Use the 'Waiver of Notice and Consent to Guardianship' form to allow eligible parties to consent to the guardianship process without attending the hearing, if applicable.
6. Prepare the 'Order Appointing Guardian' and the subsequent 'Letters of Guardianship' for the judge to sign once the guardianship is granted.
7. Once all documents are filled out, check that your name, address, and phone number are on each page. Make sure all signatures are in black ink.
8. Make the required number of copies of each document for filing and for notifying relevant interested parties.
9. After preparing your documents, present the original and copies to the Family Court clerk for processing, ensuring to include any required filing fees.
10. After your hearing, if approved, ensure you follow through with filing the signed 'Order Appointing Guardian' and 'Letters of Guardianship' with the court.

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