IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.J.S., A Minor. JGJV256800 CIVIL ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.J.S., A Minor. JGJV256800 CIVIL ORIGINAL NOTICE You are notified that a petition for guardianship has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as the Respondent in this action. A copy of the Petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached hereto. The Petitioner's attorney is Jennifer A. Russell of the Hope Law Firm & Associates, P.C., whose address is 5022 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. That attorney's telephone number is (515) 255-3559, fax (515) 850-3211 and email jennifer@hopelawfirm.com You must serve a motion or answer within twenty (20) days after service of this Original Notice upon you, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file a written motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Polk County at the Courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa, or judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. General rules and information on electronic filing are contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. Information regarding requirements related to the protection of personal information in court filings is contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 515-286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942). IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS July 12, 19, 26 2026 LIOW0551976