What is this petition about?

It asks the court to appoint a conservator for Marcus W. Vanwormer and to issue any needed protective orders.

Who filed the petition?

The petition was filed by Carly Follett of Pepperell, MA.

What does 'without surety on the bond' mean?

It means the proposed conservator seeks appointment without having to post a financial bond as a guarantee.

Probate — 10 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA (MI26P2276PM)

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A petition filed in Middlesex Probate requests appointment of a conservator for Marcus W. Vanwormer of Pepperell, alleging disability and seeking Carly Follett as conservator without surety on the bond. The court must decide if protective orders or conservatorship are necessary.

Key Takeaways

Petition requests conservatorship for Marcus W. Vanwormer.
Filed in Middlesex Probate and Family Court (Docket MI26P2276PM).
Petitioner: Carly Follett of Pepperell, MA.
Request seeks appointment without surety on the bond.
Court will determine disability and need for protective order.

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Pepperell
Address: 10 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA

Case #

MI26P2276PM

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If you don't respond

If interested persons do not respond, the court may decide the petition without their input and could appoint a conservator and issue protective orders; no deadline is specified in this notice.

What to do next

1
Contact the Probate Court
Call Middlesex Probate and Family Court, 10 Commerce Way, Woburn MA, for hearing date and procedures using docket MI26P2276PM.
2
Consult an attorney
If you are an interested person (family, heir), consult a probate attorney promptly to protect your or the respondent's rights.
3
File a response if opposing
If you oppose the petition, file a written response with the court before the scheduled hearing (contact court for exact deadline).

Frequently asked questions

What is this petition about?: It asks the court to appoint a conservator for Marcus W. Vanwormer and to issue any needed protective orders.
Who filed the petition?: The petition was filed by Carly Follett of Pepperell, MA.
What does 'without surety on the bond' mean?: It means the proposed conservator seeks appointment without having to post a financial bond as a guarantee.

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Legal terms in this notice

Conservator: A person appointed by the court to manage another adult's personal or financial affairs due to incapacity.
Without surety on the bond: Appointment where the conservator is not required to post a security guarantee for faithful performance.
Protective order (probate): A court order limiting or managing an incapacitated person's affairs to protect their well-being or assets.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U
Commerce Way Woburn MA, 01801
Docket No. MI26P2276PM
CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER
PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G. L c. 190B,
§ 5-304 & § 5-405
In the matter of: Marcus W Vanwormer
Of: Pepperell, MA
RESPONDENT
(Person to be Protected/Minor)
To the named Respondent and all other interested
persons, a petition has been filed by
Carly Follett of Pepperell, MA
in the above captioned matter alleging that Marcus
W Vanwormer is in need of a Conservator or other
protective order and requesting that Carly Follett of
Pepperell, MA
(or some other suitable person) be appointed as
Conservator to serve
Without Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the court to determine that the
Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or
appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that
the proposed conservator is appropriate.