This interview helps a Massachusetts guardian fill out and file the Guardian's Care Plan Report (MPC 821) in the Probate and Family Court. The form asks about the adult's living situation, health, services, and your contact with the adult during the reporting period.

Most guardians must file this report 60 days after the initial report, and then once a year. Check with your court to find out which reports you need to file and when they are due.

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More information:

• Massachusetts Guardianship Information
• Original form

Can I use this tool?

You can use this form if:

• You are a court-appointed guardian for an adult in Massachusetts
• You need to file an annual or 60-day report on the person's care and condition
• You are the legal guardian allowed to sign this report

This form cannot be used to establish a guardianship or to file an initial report.

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Before you start

Before you start, you need to gather:

• Details about the adult's living arrangement (home, foster care, facility, etc.)
• Information about the services and support the adult gets, like medical care, education, job training, and other help
• Details about your contact with the adult during the reporting period
• Information about the adult's mental, physical, and social health status
• Any recent hospitalizations or medical facility admissions
• Information about your plans for future care
• Details about any criminal charges, abuse reports, or neglect reports
• Information about any financial funds you manage for the adult

What happens after you finish

After completing this interview, you will get your completed forms ready for filing. This interview may give you more information about what happens next based on your answers. Learn how to file in Massachusetts.

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