The Maine Petition For Appointment of Guardian For Incapacitated Person is a legal document used to petition a court for the appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person (also known as a "ward"). The petition must be filed with the probate court of the county where the incapacitated person resides. It must be signed and verified by the petitioner, and include the name, address, age, and disability of the proposed ward, as well as the name and address of the proposed guardian. The Maine Petition must also include a statement of facts explaining why the proposed guardian is suitable and capable of providing the necessary care for the proposed ward. There are two types of Maine Petition For Appointment of Guardian For Incapacitated Person: the Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for Adults and the Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for Minors. The Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for Adults must be accompanied by an affidavit from two people who are familiar with the proposed ward and can attest to the proposed ward's incapacity. The Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for Minors must be accompanied by an affidavit from the proposed ward's parents or guardians, if applicable, and from two people who are familiar with the proposed ward and can attest to the proposed ward's incapacity.