Filing # 105488959 E-Filed 03/26/2020 02:35:36 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PINELLAS
COUNTY,
FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

In Re: The Guardianship of

Case number: 18-000832-GD

GENYTE DIRSE, Ward
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CORRESPONDENCE

To: Successor Guardian Ms. Jean J. Farnan

Mr. GEDIMINAS PAKALNIS, a lawful blood relative and the only relative of Ms. GENYTE DIRSE in the
United States would like to request any permitted information about his aunt. During this unusual health care
crisis COVID-19 and declared international Pandemics, Mr. PAKALNIS is concerned about Ms. DIRSE since
nursing homes and assisting living facilities are vulnerable to fast-spreading Coronavirus. Mr. PAKALNIS
should be entitled to such information because he is a lawful Ms. DIRSE’s blood relative. He is requesting this
information and does that in a good faith.
IMPORTANT, ATTENTION PLEASE!
Mr. PAKALNIS would like to remind a new guardian about the existence of previous rulings by the
Court:
I.
Verbal ruling to keep Ms. DIRSE’s health information sealed and attorneys eyes only
(The Court has issued this verbal ruling, however no transcripts or any documentation can be
found that proves this ruling’s existence),
Exhibit A.
II.
Order not to disclose the location of Ms. Genyte Dirse
Exhibit B.
Mr. PAKALNIS is aware about the April 15th, 2019 Order which does not permit him to know the location
of his aunt and, therefore, he cannot call or be given the address of the facility through direct means or
inadvertent disclosure through another person.
PLEASE BE AWARE AND DIRECT YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY
Mr. PAKALNIS is a lawful blood relative and as described by the Court Appointed Attorney Mr. Jeffrey
Albinson: “As a relative of the Ward and as a potential heir under Section 732.103, Florida Statutes it is possible
that Mr. Pakalnis might have standing in this guardianship matter <…>.” 01/28/2019

 Mr. PAKALNIS is requesting for confirmation that his aunt is doing well and/or any other
information that is permitted about her.

Mr. PAKALNIS has not seen nor talked to his aunt Ms. DIRSE for many months (last time he was able to
talk on the phone with his aunt was on March 13, 2019). Last time Mr. PAKALNIS was able to see his aunt was
one year and five months ago, Exhibit C.
Until the current Order keeping Ms. DIRSE location confidential is removed, Mr. PAKALNIS would like
at least to ask a new guardian to provide him with information that is permitted about his aunt. If possible, Mr.
PAKALNIS would like to have a recent picture and/or video of his aunt.
His email address is
through the facility, please be aware that the

and cell:

. If you decide to organize a call

CALL CANNOT HAVE THE CALLER ID BECAUSE THIS MIGHT VIOLATE THE COURT’s
ORDER ISSUED ON APRIL 15TH, 2019 (the phone number may disclose the location throughout indirect
means).
Mr. PAKALNIS hopes that his aunt is in a facility which maintains good hygiene and has good staff.

MEMORANDUM OF LAW
According to Florida Statutes:
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§400.022. Residents’ rights, and the pertinent part states that she has a right:

(b) The right to private and uncensored communication, including, but not limited to, receiving and sending
unopened correspondence, access to a telephone, visiting with any person of the resident’s choice during
visiting hours, and overnight visitation outside the facility with family and friends in accordance with facility
policies, physician orders, and Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act
regulations, without the resident’s losing his or her bed. Facility visiting hours shall be flexible, taking into
consideration special circumstances such as, but not limited to, out-of-town visitors and working relatives or
friends. Unless otherwise indicated in the resident care plan, the licensee shall, with the consent of the resident
and in accordance with policies approved by the agency, permit recognized volunteer groups, representatives
of community-based legal, social, mental health, and leisure programs, and members of the clergy access to
the facility during visiting hours for the purpose of visiting with and providing services to any resident.

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§744.3215 Rights of persons determined incapacitated. (m) To receive visitors and communicate

with others.