As the year 2015 comes to an end, it is a good time to revisit some basic planning goals. Much has been written about Advanced Planning. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has discussed this topic in earlier posts. Essentially, Advanced Planning involves a number of considerations. Concerns regarding lifetime…
A Guardianship proceeding in New York is controlled by the provisions of Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL). The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has discussed in earlier posts that the New York Courts have the jurisdiction to impose Guardianship directions generally over in-State matters. MHL Section 81.04…
A New York Guardianship proceeding under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (“MHL”) typically requires that the Court find the alleged incapacitated person (“AIP”) to be incapacitated. The focus of the Court is on the functional abilities of the AIP and the manner in which the AIP can handle…
Article 81 of the New York Mental Hygiene Law contains the provisions regarding the appointment of a Guardian. As discussed in earlier posts in the New York Probate Lawyer Blog, when a person is found to be incapacitated the Court can appoint a Guardian for personal needs and also for…
Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (“MHL”) is entitled “Proceedings for Appointment of a Guardian for Personal Needs or Property Management”. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has posted many discussions regarding the process of having a Guardian appointed for an incapacitated person. The statute provides that the Court…
A New York Guardianship Proceeding is commenced by the filing of a petition. Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) Section 81.08 sets forth the requirements of the petition. MHL Section 81.06 designates the persons who may file the proceeding which includes family members as well as any other person who has concerns…
Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) contains the provisions regarding the appointment of a Guardian for property management and personal needs for a person who is found to be incapacitated. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has discussed in earlier posts the procedure to obtain the appointment of…
The New York Probate Lawyer Blog contains numerous posts regarding Article 81 Guardianship proceedings. These cases are started when a person files a petition with the Court alleging that an individual is incapacitated and needs the appointment of a Guardian to assist with the individual’s affairs. Typically, the petition seeks…
Guardianship proceedings in New York are governed by the provisions of Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (“MHL”). Earlier posts in the New York Probate Lawyer Blog have discussed many of the aspects of guardianship for incapacitated persons (“IP”). For example, the statute provides for the appointment of a…
The New York Guardianship Law is contained in Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (“MHL”). As discussed in numerous posts in the New York Probate Lawyer Blog, a Court will appoint a Guardian for an individual’s property management and personal needs if it determines that the person is incapacitated.…