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Guardian/conservator fees Type of pleadingFiling feeAppointment of Conservator or for Single Transaction, Petition$240Appointment of a Guardian, PetitionNo FeeExpand, Modify, Limit Powers of a Conservator, Petition$150Expand, Modify, Limit Powers of a Guardian, PetitionNo Fee4 more rows

Abandoning a child under 10 years old can land you in a lot of trouble in Massachusetts. A conviction can lead to two years in jail. If the child dies as a result of that abandonment, you face a significantly harsher maximum penalty of five years in state prison.

A guardianship petition must be filed in the Family and Probate Court in the Massachusetts county in which the child resides. A person interested in the incapacitated person's welfare can file a guardianship petition. A person seeking guardianship must notify all interested parties.

Massachusetts Due Diligence Requirements For any property that has a value of $100 or more, Massachusetts requires holders to perform due diligence mailings to locate owners. Due diligence letters must be sent each reporting cycle by first class mail at least 60 days prior to filing a report.

In Massachusetts, property becomes "unclaimed" when the owner can't be contacted for a 3-year period. Businesses must review their records every year for unclaimed properties. If any are found, they must make a report of them.

A guardian has custody of the individual who is either a minor or an incapacitated person as defined under the Code. A conservator controls the business affairs and has possession of the property of the protected person, who is either a minor or a disabled person as defined under the Code.