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Guardianship for an adult who becomes incapacitated

Guardianship for an adult who becomes incapacitated

If a person becomes incapacitated during adulthood, a guardianship must be pursued in Supreme Court under an Article 81 proceeding.  This guardianship proceeding is very different from other guardianship proceedings.  The Court’s inquiry is not only whether incapacity...
Guardianship for a minor in NY

Guardianship for a minor in NY

Guardianship of a minor can be authorized for a child under the age of 18 who is unmarried and not in military service.  The natural parents of a child are legally the guardians for that child without Court intervention.  As long as the child is under the age of 18,...
Guardianship in New York

Guardianship in New York

Guardianship is an arrangement authorized by a Court where a person is given the legal right to make decisions for another person who is incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves.  Guardianships can be authorized in New York by the Surrogate’s Court,...
Guardianship in New York

Guardianship in New York

Guardianship in NY Guardianship is an arrangement authorized by a Court where a person is given the legal right to make decisions for another person who is incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves. They can be authorized in New York by the Surrogate’s...
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