Posts Tagged ‘guardianship’
Guardianship for Incapacitated People in New York Under Article 81
February 11th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene Law authorizes a court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of a person who cannot manage for himself or herself because of incapacity[1]. Not all Article 81 guardians (hereinafter “guardians”) in New York have the same powers. Guardianship orders are specifically tailored so […]
The Advantages and Pitfalls of “Professional Guardians”
July 27th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
When you think of a guardian of an incapacitated adult, you likely first think of an adult child or another close family member who will care for the adult. However, in some cases, a guardian may be a non-relative appointed by the courts. In many states, these are referred to as “professional guardians.” While New […]
Elder Abuse Resources
January 30th, 2014 by David Goldfarb
Administration on Aging of the Department of Health & Human Services National Center on Elder Abuse American Bar Association: Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly Elder Abuse Resource Page NursingHomeAlert.com: The nursing home abuse and neglect resource center for the elderly and their families New York State Elder Abuse Coalition National Coalition Against Domestic Violence […]
