by Regina Kiperman | Mar 18, 2021 | Featured, General, Guardianship
Checklist for NYC Guardians 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. Review the Order and Judgment appointing the Guardian of...
by Regina Kiperman | Mar 4, 2021 | Featured, Guardianship
Ending Guardianship In NYC Ending guardianship in NYC is its own process that must be understood and analyzed. Guardianship, in general, is an arrangement where the Court gives an individual or, in some cases, an organization, the legal right to make decisions on...
by Regina Kiperman | Jan 31, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Featured, Guardianship, Uncategorized
What Happens in a NYC Article 81 Guardianship Hearing?How does an NYC Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding Start?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...
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 28, 2020 | Featured, Guardianship
What is Guardianship in New York City? This NYC Guardianship Guide will help you better understand the guardianship process. In New York, Guardianship is the relationship between an incapacitated person and a fiduciary, who assists the incapacitated person with...
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 24, 2018 | Featured, Guardianship
Temporary, Special, or Permanent NYC Article 81 Guardianship – Which One is Right for Your Situation? The New York City Guardianship statute authorizes a Court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal needs or property of a person who cannot manage on their...
by Regina Kiperman | Aug 13, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, Guardianship
What are the Duties of a Guardian under Mental Hygiene Law Article 81? What are the duties of a guardian? Consider the following case study:Margaret’s father, James, is 94 years old and resides in New York City. Last year, James suffered a stroke, and since then, he...