Section 11. In addition to the periodic review under section four of this chapter, whenever the superintendent has reason to believe that a person who has been under the care of the department as a resident for more than six months, who is not under guardianship or conservatorship, is unable to care for his property, he shall promptly notify said person's nearest living relative and recommend that the necessary steps be taken for the appointment of a guardian or a conservator.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 123b - Mental Retardation
Section 4 - Periodic Review; Notice
Section 5 - Retention of Persons
Section 6 - Voluntary Admissions; Consultation With Attorney; Discharge
Section 7 - Voluntary Admissions; Withdrawal; Notice; Examination
Section 8 - Transportation of Persons With an Intellectual Disability; Restraint
Section 9 - Mailing Privileges; Visitation Rights; Legal and Civil Rights
Section 10 - Legal Capacity of Persons Admitted or Committed
Section 11 - Guardian or Conservator; Appointment
Section 13 - Administration of Estate of Deceased Resident
Section 14 - Violent or Unnatural Death of Residents; Notice to District Attorney
Section 15 - Instruction and Education; Work Programs; Sale of Work Products