Did you know that you can set aside transactions under New York Mental Hygiene Law § 81.29(d). You can use this tool to protect assets […]
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An Article 81 guardianship proceeding is initiated by filing an Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition with the Supreme Court in the County where the alleged incapacitated person (“AIP”) resides.
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Can a Guardian Sell Property? Can a Guardian sell property belonging to his ward? Typically, such sale is subject to Court approval. Consider the following
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Supplemental Needs Trusts (also known as special needs trusts) are Trusts which allow a beneficiary with a disability to receive inheritances, gifts, lawsuit settlements, or
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After a Guardian is appointed by the Court, that Guardian may need permission to place the incapacitated person in a nursing home. This can occur
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Court Evaluator and Counsel to the AIP in New York Article 81 Guardianship Appoint of Court Evaluator and Counsel upon Signing of Order to Show
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As part of an Article 81 Guardianship proceeding, the alleged incapacitated person (“AIP”) is entitled to an attorney. Typically the Counsel to the AIP is
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Why would you Want to Revoke a Power of Attorney? There are a number of ways and reasons to revoke a power of attorney. Pursuant to
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Misuse of a Power of Attorney As Powers of Attorney have become more easily accessible, there has been an increase in the misuse of a
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What is the New York Independent Assessor (NYIA)? Medicaid is implementing a change in the way assessments are done for community home care benefits. This
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