by Regina Kiperman | Sep 24, 2018 | Featured, Guardianship
NYC Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 authorizes a Court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal needs or property of a person who cannot manage on their own because of incapacity. Not all Article 81 guardians in New York have the same powers. In fact, there are...
by Regina Kiperman | Aug 13, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, Guardianship
Responsibilities, Powers, and Duties of a NYC Guardian Under Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Margaret’s father, James, is 94 years old and resides in New York City. Last year, James suffered a stroke, and since then, he has had trouble feeding, clothing, and toileting...
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 18, 2018 | Featured, Guardianship
What is the Court Evaluator’s role in a NYC Article 81 Guardianship Hearing? Court Evaluator The Court Evaluator plays an important role in an Article 81 Guardianship proceeding in NYC. The Court Evaluator is the eyes and ears of the Court. The role of the Court...
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 16, 2018 | Featured, General, Guardianship
10 Steps to Take After Being Appointed Guardian in NYC You Have Been Appointed Guardian of an Incapacitated Person in NYC. What do you do now? A basic checklist of tasks to perform to appropriate settle the estate is provided below. Feel free to contact us for help...
by Regina Kiperman | May 10, 2018 | Featured, Guardianship
NYC Article 81 Guardianship – Person in Need of a Guardian vs. Incapacitated Person What is the difference between a person in need of a guardian (“PING”) and an incapacitated person (“IP”)? The simple answer is that a person in need of a guardian has the...
by Regina Kiperman | Dec 31, 2017 | Featured, Guardianship
What is Guardianship in New York City? In New York, Guardianship is the relationship between an incapacitated person and a fiduciary, who assists the incapacitated person with various activities that the incapacitated person is unable to perform completely on his/her...
