1-2-3. PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP.

Guardianship proceedings shall be initiated by the filing of a petition by any interested person on behalf of a minor alleged incompetent or by a minor himself if over the age of 14 years or by a Court upon its own motion.  The petition shall set forth the name of the Petitioner and the Petitioner’s relationship to the minor or alleged incompetent.  It shall list all known immediate relatives of the minor or incompetent and their last known address, relationships, and ages and shall list all property of the minor or incompetent, both real and personal, known to the Petitioner.  The Petition shall list in detail the present conditions and circumstances which demonstrate the need for appointment of a guardian and shall request that letters of guardianship be issued to the Petitioner or some other suitable person.  The Petition shall state whether a Will exists which nominates any person as guardian.  The Petition shall be verified.