(1) If DSHS finds that the estate of a resident is able to pay all or a portion of their monthly costs for care, support, and treatment, they must serve a written notice of finding of responsibility (NFR) on the:

(a) Guardian of the resident's estate; or

(b) If a guardian has not been appointed, resident's spouse or parent or other person acting in a representative capacity and in possession of the resident's property; and

(c) The superintendent of the state school.

(2) If a resident is an adult and is not under a legal disability, the department must personally serve the NFR on the resident.