Skip to main content
Loading…
This section is included in your selections.

The petition to create an adult guardianship may be filed with the Yurok Tribal Court by a proposed ward, immediate family member of a proposed ward, Yurok Tribe social worker or similarly situated Yurok Tribe staff, or the Yurok Tribe. The petition must include all of the following information:

(a) The name, date of birth, residence and address of the proposed ward, and confirmation of Yurok tribal membership, confirmation of membership of another tribe, or confirmation of status as a non-Indian;

(b) The type of guardianship sought: guardian of the estate, guardian of the person, guardian of legal affairs, limited guardian, or any combination of the preceding;

(c) Documentation, if available, or other information regarding the approximate value and inventory of the proposed ward’s property and assets;

(d) The proposed ward’s income and source(s) of the income;

(e) Any other income, compensation, pension, insurance or allowance to which the proposed ward may be entitled;

(f) The name and address of the person(s) nominated as guardian by the proposed ward, including whether they are selected to be guardian of the estate, guardian of the person, legal guardian, limited guardian, or any combination of the preceding;

(g) The names and addresses of the proposed ward’s immediate family members known to the petitioner or that can with reasonable diligence be ascertained;

(h) The name and address of the person or institution currently having the care and custody of proposed ward, if applicable;

(i) If applicable, why the proposed ward is unable to attend the requested hearing(s) and attached proof of inability to attend;

(j) If applicable, why the proposed ward is unable to participate in the requested hearing(s) and attached proof of incapacitation;

(k) Timing: Whether the guardianship is to begin immediately or upon the occurrence of some event(s);

(1) Duration of adult guardianship;

(2) Whether the adult guardianship sought is voluntary or involuntary; and

(3) Whether the petitioner is requesting an expedited timeline, and if so, a statement explaining the urgency. [Ord. 74 § 4012, adopted, 8/26/2021.]