What happens if I miss the 05/27/2026 deadline to object?

The court may proceed without further notice and could accept the conservator's resignation or terminate the guardianship.

How do I file an objection to the petition?

File a written appearance at Norfolk Probate and Family Court by 10:00 AM on 05/27/2026 and a written affidavit within 30 days after that date.

Who filed the petition to resign as conservator?

Sara Spooner of Auburn, MA filed the petition asking the court to accept the conservator's resignation.

Can John Collins get a lawyer for this proceeding?

Yes; John Collins has the right to request an attorney, and one may be appointed at state expense if he cannot afford one.

May 12, 2026 Probate: 35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA, Quincy

COLLINS INTERESTS LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Norfolk Probate and Family Court 35 Shawmut Road Canton, MA 02021 (781) 830-1200 Docket No. NO25P2194PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR RESIGNATION OF A CONSERVATOR In the interests of: John Collins Of: Quincy, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/ Protected Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Sara Spooner of Auburn MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Accept the Resignation of the Conservator of the Respondent The petition asks the court to determine that the Guardian and/or Conservator should be allowed to resign; or should be removed for good cause; or that the Guardianship and/or Conservatorship is no longer necessary and therefore should be terminated. The original petition is on file with this court. 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 05/27/2026. 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. Lee M. Peterson, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 22, 2026 Colleen M Brierley Register of Probate AD# 12316934 PL 05/12/2026

Probate — 35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA (NO25P2194PM)

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