What happens if I miss the June 2, 2026 appearance deadline?

The court may proceed without further notice and could appoint a guardian for the respondent.

Who filed this petition to appoint a guardian?

Cape Regency Rehabilitation and Health Care Center filed the petition with Barnstable Probate and Family Court.

How do I object to the guardian petition?

File a written appearance by 10:00 A.M. on June 2, 2026 and an affidavit stating specific facts within 30 days after that date.

Can the respondent get a lawyer appointed?

Yes; the respondent has the right to ask for a lawyer, and one may be appointed at state expense if they cannot afford one.

May 10, 2026 Court Notice: 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Barnstable Probate and Family Court 3195 Main Street PO Box 346 Barnstable, MA 02630 Docket No. BA26P0647GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, § 5-304 In the matter of: Doris Hrdlicka Of: Centerville, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Cape Regency Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Centerville, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Doris Hrdlicka Of: Centerville, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person is in need of a Guardian and requesting that some suitable person (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of June 2, 2026. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person's right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Susan Sard Tierney, First Justice of this Court Date: April 30, 2026 Anastasia Welsh Perrino, Register of Probate May 10 2026 LNEO0514764

Court Notice — 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA (BA26P0647GD)

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