SECTION 1. Section 304 of chapter 190B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subdivision (7) and adding in place thereof the following subdivisions:-

(7) the person’s legal counsel, if counsel is retained by the person.

(8) any other person as directed by the court.

SECTION 2. Section 304 of chapter 190B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:

(e) The notice shall inform the person alleged to be incapacitated or person to be protected of their legal rights, including the right to legal representation and the right to be present at any and all hearings in person.

SECTION 3. Section 305 of chapter 190B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subdivision (3) of subsection (c) and inserting in place the following subdivision:-

(3) any other person the court deems appropriate who is certified as a national certified guardian by the center for guardianship commission within 6 months after his or her appointment.

SECTION 4. Section 309 of chapter 190B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “decision-making” in line 36 the following words:

“, as well as related expenses charged by the guardian to the incapacitated person’s estate;”