The Massachusetts Petition To Expand- Modify-Limit The Powers of A Guardian is a legal document used in Massachusetts to modify an existing guardianship arrangement. This petition allows a guardian to request additional powers, modify the scope of an existing guardianship, or limit the powers of a guardian. Generally, the court will consider the best interests of the protected person when determining whether to grant such a request. There are three types of Massachusetts Petition To Expand- Modify-Limit The Powers of A Guardian: • Petition to Expand Guardianship Powers — This petition is used to request additional powers for the guardian, such as the ability to make financial decisions on behalf of the protected person. • Petition to ModifGuardianshiphi— – This petition is used to modify the scope of the existing guardianship, such as reducing or increasing the guardianship powers. • Petition to Limit Guardianship Power— – This petition is used to limit the power of a guardian, such as restricting the guardian from making certain decisions on behalf of the protected person.