What is an FOI case?
FOI means “Foreign Intervention” proceeding. When a conservator or guardian appointed in another state needs to use their authority in the District of Columbia, that person can open a foreign intervention proceeding here. No conservator or guardian will be appointed in the District of Columbia. However, when the appropriate documents are filed and the fees are paid, the Court allows the opening of a foreign intervention (FOI) case, thus giving full faith and credit to the appointment of the guardian or conservator in the other state. Such cases are often opened to transfer realty located in the District of Columbia but owned by someone who is the subject of an intervention proceeding in another state.
