PAG94 Motion for Emergency Temporary Guardian (09/2014) Page 1 of 2
STATE OF VERMONT
SUPERIOR COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Unit
Docket No.:
In re Guardianship of :
MOTION FOR EMERGENCY TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
I ask the Court to appoint an emergency temporary guardian for ____________________________________
Name of Respondent
The nature of the emergency guardianship is: (check one)
Financial
Medical
Other:
In support of this request, I state:
1. The respondent’s mental state is:
2. Because of Respondent’s present mental state, Respondent is unable at this time to make the
following decisions: (check all boxes that apply)
Medical
Financial
Other decisions related to Respondent’s well-being: (explain below)
3. The following serious and irreparable harm to respondent’s physical health or financial interests will
result if an emergency temporary guardian is not appointed.
PAG94 Motion for Emergency Temporary Guardian (09/2014) Page 2 of 2
I request: (check one)
A temporary emergency order with notice and hearing
I have filed a guardianship petition and request a hearing on the petition at the earliest date after
appointment of an attorney for the respondent and after notice of the petition has been given to the
respondent. I attach a sworn statement that I am unable to serve notice of the petition as required
by the Rules of Probate Procedure due to the emergency need for guardianship.
A temporary emergency order without notice and hearing
I have filed a guardianship petition and request appointment of an emergency temporary guardian
without notice to the respondent and the opportunity for hearing. I attach a sworn statement with
specific facts showing that immediate, serious, and irreparable harm will result to the respondent
before a hearing on the appointment of an emergency temporary guardian can be held.
Date
Signature of Petitioner
Petitioner’s Mailing Address
Petitioner’s Phone Number
Attachments:
Petition for Adult Guardianship (Form no. PAG72 ) if not previously filed
List of Interested Persons (Form no. PG 73) if not previously filed
Statement of Respondent’s assets and income (Form no. PG 72) if not previously filed