This form must be used to notify an adult respondent of the respondent's rights that could be restricted if a guardianship petition under RCW 11.130.270 or a conservatorship petition under RCW 11.130.365 is granted. IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY A petition to have a guardian or conservator appointed for you has been filed in the . . . county superior court by . . .. If a guardian or conservator is appointed, you could lose one or more of the following rights: (1) To marry, divorce, or enter into or end a state registered domestic partnership; (2) To vote or hold an elected office; (3) To enter into a contract or make or revoke a will; (4) To appoint someone to act on your behalf; (5) To sue and be sued other than through a guardian; (6) To possess a license to drive; (7) To buy, sell, own, mortgage, or lease property; (8) To consent to or refuse medical treatment; (9) To decide who shall provide care and assistance; (10) To make decisions regarding social aspects of your life. Under the law, you have certain rights. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer of your own choosing. The court will appoint a lawyer to represent you if you are unable to pay or payment would result in a substantial hardship to you. You have the right to ask for a jury trial on the issue of capacity. You have the right to be present in court and testify when the hearing is held to decide whether or not you need a guardian or conservator. If a court visitor is appointed, you have the right to request the court to replace that person. You have the right to ask the court to establish a protective arrangement instead of a guardianship or conservatorship.
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