The Massachusetts Petition To Expand-Modify-Limit The Powers of A Conservator is a legal process that allows an individual to seek to expand, modify, or limit the powers of a conservator appointed to manage a person’s property. Depending on the situation, the person filing the petition can be the conservator, the conservative, or a third party. This process can be used to change the scope of a conservator’s authority, to remove a conservator, or to appoint a new conservator. In Massachusetts, there are two types of petitions that can be filed to modify the powers of a conservator: the Petition for Expansion of Powers and the Petition for Limitation of Powers. The Petition for Expansion of Powers is filed when the petitioner seeks to expand the conservator’s authority beyond what was originally granted by the court. This type of petition is often sought by the conservator when the conservative’s needs are greater than originally anticipated. The Petition for Limitation of Powers is filed when the petitioner seeks to limit the conservator’s authority. This type of petition is often sought by the conservative or a third party when the conservator’s authority is too broad or the conservator is not adequately fulfilling their duties. In Massachusetts, the Petition to Expand-Modify-Limit The Powers of A Conservator must be filed in the probate court where the conservatorship was originally established. The petition must include a detailed explanation of why the petitioner is seeking to modify the conservator’s powers, as well as any supporting evidence. Once the petition is filed, the court will consider the petition and make a decision.