In the Guardianship of B.A.G.

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• concluding that the trial court lacked jurisdiction and its actions were void when the allegedly incapacitated respondent did not receive personal service under the former guardianship statute
• holding that, in temporary guardianship proceeding for woman with mental retardation, “the allegedly incapacitated person must appear because that person’s rights are being limited, even if for a short period of time”
• when allegedly incapacitated person did not receive personal service as required by former guardianship statute, trial court’s jurisdiction was not invoked and trial court’s actions regarding guardianship were void
• “A void judgment is one entirely null within itself, and which is not susceptible of ratification or confirmation, and its nullity cannot be waived.”

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