Flaherty v. Whitin

The petition, which is in conformity with G. L. c. 201, § 16, alleges, that the respondent by reason of advanced age and mental weakness has become incapacitated *179to properly care for his property, “ Wherefore your petitioner, a friend of said Arthur F. WTiitin, prays, that some suitable person be appointed conservator of the property of said Arthur F. Whitin agreeable to the law in such case made and provided, and that the statements herein contained are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.” It was signed, verified, and filed by the petitioner, and, a citation having issued, the…