How do I object to the conservatorship petition?

File a written appearance at Worcester Probate and Family Court by 10:00 A.M. on June 2, 2026, and within 30 days after that file a written affidavit stating specific facts and grounds of objection.

Where is this case filed and who filed the petition?

The petition is filed at Worcester Probate and Family Court (225 Main Street) by Janice Ortega of Worcester, MA.

What rights does the respondent have in this proceeding?

The respondent can object, has the right to an attorney, and may have one appointed at state expense if unable to pay.

What happens if no one objects by the deadline?

The court may act without further notice and could appoint a conservator or issue a protective order affecting decision-making rights.

May 12, 2026 Probate: 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Docket No. WO26P1468PM Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-305 In the matter of: Carmen B. Vargas of Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Person to be Protected/Minor To the named Respondent and all other interested per-sons, a petition has been filed by Janice Ortega of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Carmen B. Vargas is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that _______(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 Re-spondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the pro-posed conservator is appropriate. The 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 06/02/2026. 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 ap-pearance 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 pro-ceeding may limit or com-pletely 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 law-yer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Kathryn M. Bailey, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 01, 2026 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate May 12, 2026

Probate — 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA (WO26P1468PM)

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