§560:5-404 Original petition for appointment or protective order. (a) The person to be protected, any person who is interested in his estate, affairs or welfare including his parent, guardian of the person, or custodian, or any person who would be adversely affected by lack of effective management of his property and affairs may petition for the appointment of a guardian of the property or for other appropriate protective order.

(b) The petition shall set forth to the extent known, the interest of the petitioner; the name, age, residence and address of the person to be protected; the name and address of his guardian of the person, if any; the name and address of his nearest adult relative known to the petitioner; a general statement of his property with an estimate of the value thereof, including any compensation, insurance, pension or allowance to which he is entitled; and the reason why appointment of a guardian of the property or other protective order is necessary. If the appointment of a guardian of the property is requested, the petition also shall set forth the name and address of the person whose appointment is sought and the basis of his priority for appointment. [L 1976, c 200, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 144, §46]