In the Matter of Jones

This case is before us on the reservation and report by a Probate Court judge of certain questions of law arising from a petition by a conservator for approval of an estate plan for his ward under G. L. c. 201, § 38. The Pro bate Court judge reserved and reported questions concerning the estate plan to the Appeals Court pursuant to G. L. c. 215, § 13.* 2 We transferred the case to this court on our own motion.

“The probate court, upon the petition of a conservator or guardian, other than the guardian of a minor, and after such notice to all other persons interested as it directs, may authorize…