(a) Conservatorship. The petitioner in a conservatorship or protective arrangement proceeding shall notify the persons designated by statute and shall also serve notice on: (1) Any attorney appointed by the court to represent the respondent. (2) The Department of Veterans' Affairs in cases wherein the respondent is a veteran of the military receiving benefits from that department. (3) Any other attorney representing the respondent. (4) Any Kokua Kanawai appointed pursuant to Rule 113. (5) Any guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to HRS §560:5-115. (b) Guardianship. The petitioner in a guardianship proceeding shall notify the persons designated by statute and shall also serve notice on: (1) Any attorney appointed by the court to represent a respondent. (2) Any other attorney representing the respondent. (3) Any Kokua Kanawai appointed pursuant to Rule 113. (4) Any guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to HRS §560:5-115. Amended April 28, 2006, effective 7/1/2006.COMMENTARY:
This rule is consistent with HRS §§560:5-205, 560:5-404 and 560:5-309 and does not require service of notice of a conservatorship or guardianship proceeding on a child under the age of fourteen.