Any person may file with the probate court clerk, in the city or town where the proposed ward resides or where an out of state proposed ward has property, a verified petition for the appointment of a guardian. The petition shall state the following information known to the petitioner:

(1)  The name, age, and post office address of the proposed ward;

(2)  That, based on a decision making assessment tool which reflects the proposed ward’s current level of decision making ability:

(i)  The proposed ward needs a limited guardian to provide assistance with decision making in the areas of financial, health care, residential and/or relationship matters; or

(ii)  The proposed ward needs a full guardian to provide assistance with decision making in all areas;

(3)  The guardianship powers being requested;

(4)  The steps which have been taken to utilize less restrictive alternatives to guardianship; and,

(5)  The qualifications of the individual proposed to serve as limited guardian or guardian.