54.38(2)(b)6.

6. Any person who has legal or physical custody of the proposed ward.

54.38(3)(a)

(a) The proposed ward’s spouse, if any.

54.38(3)(d)

(d) Any other person that has the legal or physical custody of the minor.

54.38(2)(b)5.

5. The agent under any durable power of attorney or power of attorney for health care of the ward.

54.38(2)(b)7.

7. Any public or private agency, charity, or foundation from which the proposed ward is receiving aid or assistance.

54.38(2)(b)8.

8. The proposed guardian for the proposed ward.

54.38(2)(b)9.

9. Any other person that the court requires.

54.38(3)(b)

(b) The proposed ward’s parent, unless the parent’s parental rights have been judicially terminated.

54.38(3)(c)

(c) The proposed ward, if the proposed ward is over 14 years of age.

54.38

54.38 Notice.

54.38(1m)

(1m) Notice of petition for receipt and acceptance of a foreign guardianship.

54.38(1)

(1) Form and delivery of notice. A notice shall be in writing. A copy of the petition, motion, or other required document shall be attached to the notice. Unless otherwise provided, notice may be delivered in person, by certified mail with return receipt requested, or by facsimile transmission. Notice is considered to be given by proof of personal delivery or by proof that the notice was mailed to the last-known address of the recipient or was sent by facsimile transmission to the last-known facsimile transmission number of the recipient. Failure of the petitioner to provide notice to all interested persons shall deprive the court of jurisdiction unless receipt of notice is waived by the interested person or under sub. (2) (b) 4.

54.38(1m)(a)

(a) Notice of a petition for receipt and acceptance of a foreign guardianship, unless otherwise provided, shall be delivered in person, by certified mail with return receipt requested, or by facsimile transmission. Notice is considered to be given by proof of personal delivery or by proof that the notice was mailed to the last-known address of the recipient or was sent by facsimile transmission to the last-known facsimile transmission number of the recipient. Notice shall be served by the petitioner on all of the following:

54.38(1m)(a)1.

1. The foreign ward. The notice under this subdivision shall be delivered personally, shall be in plain language and large type, and shall include all of the following:

54.38(1m)(a)1.a.

a. A statement that the foreign ward has the right to a hearing on the petition under § 54.44 and that any request for a hearing must be made within 30 days after the date that the petition is delivered in person.

54.38(1m)(a)1.b.

b. A description of the procedures by which the foreign ward may exercise his or her right to a hearing.

54.38(1m)(a)1.c.

c. A description of the consequences to the foreign ward of a transfer of the foreign guardianship from the foreign jurisdiction to this state.

54.38(1m)(a)2.

2. The foreign court from which the foreign guardianship is sought to be transferred. Notice under this subdivision shall include a request that the foreign court provide all of the following:

54.38(1m)(a)2.a.

a. Certification that the foreign court has no knowledge that the foreign guardian has engaged in any acts specified in § 54.68 (2)(a) to (i), failed to perform any duties of a guardian required by the foreign jurisdiction or the foreign court, or performed any acts prohibited to a guardian by the foreign jurisdiction or the foreign court.

54.38(1m)(a)2.b.

b. Copies of all documents filed with the foreign court that are relevant to the foreign guardianship, including the initial petition for the foreign guardianship and other filed documents relevant to the appointment of the guardian; any reports and recommendations of any guardian ad litem or other individual appointed by the foreign court to evaluate the appropriateness of the foreign guardianship; any reports of health care or mental health care practitioners that describe the capacity of the foreign ward to care for himself or herself or to manage his or her affairs; any periodic status reports on the condition of the foreign ward and his or her assets; and any order to transfer the foreign guardianship.

54.38(1m)(a)3.

3. All interested persons other than the foreign ward, including any foreign legal counsel appointed or retained for the foreign ward and any foreign guardian ad litem appointed for the foreign ward. Notice under this subdivision shall include a statement that informs persons receiving notice of the right to object to the receipt and acceptance of the foreign guardianship and that any request for a hearing must be made within 30 days after the date that the petition is delivered in person, mailed, or sent by facsimile transmission.

54.38(1m)(b)

(b) Any of the following shall deprive the court of jurisdiction to hear the petition for receipt and acceptance of the foreign guardianship:

54.38(1m)(b)1.

1. Failure by the petitioner to serve notice as specified in par. (a) 1., 2., or 3.

54.38(2)(b)

(b) Personally or by mail at least 10 days before the time set for hearing, to all of the following:

54.38(2)(b)1.

1. The proposed ward’s counsel, if any.

54.38(2)(b)2.

2. The proposed ward’s guardian ad litem.

54.38(2)(b)4.

4. Any other interested persons, unless specifically waived by the court.

54.38(1m)(b)2.

2. Failure by the foreign court to provide the certifications and copies within 30 days after receipt of the notice specified in par. (a) 2. or to give indication of compliance within a reasonable period of time.

54.38(2)

(2) Notice of hearing, service, and delivery. Upon the filing of a petition for guardianship of the person or of the estate, including appointment or change of a guardian, if the court is satisfied as to compliance with § 54.34, the court shall, except as provided in sub. (3), order the petitioner to serve notice on the proposed ward and guardian, if any, and to deliver notice to interested persons of the time and place of the hearing, as follows:

54.38(2)(a)

(a) On the proposed ward or ward by personal service and an existing guardian, if any, by personal service or by registered or certified mail at least 10 days before the time set for hearing. If the proposed ward or ward is in custody or confinement, the petitioner shall have notice served by registered or certified mail on the proposed ward’s or ward’s custodian, who shall immediately serve it on the proposed ward or ward. The process server or custodian shall inform the proposed ward or ward of the complete contents of the notice and petition, motion, or other required document; certify on the notice that the process server or custodian served and informed the proposed ward or ward; and return the certificate and notice to the court.

54.38(2)(b)3.

3. Any presumptive adult heirs, as specified in § 851.09, of the proposed ward.

54.38(3)

(3) Notice of hearing for appointment of guardian for a minor. If the proposed ward is a minor, the court shall order delivery of notice by the petitioner of the time and place of the hearing to all of the following:

54.38(4)

(4) Rehearings. Notice of a rehearing to determine if a ward is a proper subject to continue under guardianship shall be given as required under subs. (1), (2), and (3).

54.38(5)

(5) Notice of appointment of guardian of a minor ward. If for any reason the court fails to appoint as guardian the nominee of the minor, the guardian who qualifies shall give notice of the guardian’s appointment to the minor by certified mail addressed to the minor’s last-known post-office address and shall file an affidavit of the mailing with the court within 10 days after the notice is given.

54.38(6)

(6) Notice of petition and hearing for temporary guardianship. The petitioner for appointment of a temporary guardian shall give notice of the petition to the proposed ward. The notice shall be served before or at the time the petition is filed or as soon thereafter as possible and shall include notice of the right to counsel and of the right to petition for reconsideration or modification of the temporary guardianship at any time under § 54.50 (3)(d) The petitioner shall serve notice of the order for hearing on the proposed ward before the hearing or not later than 3 calendar days after the hearing. If the petitioner serves notice after the hearing is conducted and the court has entered an order, the petitioner shall include the court’s order with the notice of the order for hearing.