A DC guardianship attorney may help you prepare the initial pleadings and gather the information necessary to prepare the pleadings. It usually involves collecting the names and addresses of all of the interested persons of the case, identifying the assets of the ward, describing the ward’s reason for lack of capacity, and procuring any required medical reports on the mental capacity of the ward. After the initial pleadings are filed, an attorney in DC can assist you with preparing and mailing or delivering the required notices. If you are appointed as guardian or conservator, your attorney can help you prepare the required semi-annual reports, inventory and accountings.