Our firm represents clients in connection with guardianship matters under Article 81 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law (“M.H.L.”) and Article 17-A of the New York State Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (“S.C.P.A.”).
We will assist you with commencing a guardianship proceeding under Article 81 of the M.H.L. and securing the appointment of a guardian for your loved one who is unable to handle his or her personal, health, property, financial and/or business matters and/or perform the activities of daily living, such as ambulating, grooming, bathing/showering, toileting, eating, cooking, cleaning, shopping for groceries and other necessities, and administering his or her medication due to illness or incapacity.
If your family member has an intellectual or developmental disability that began prior to reaching the age of 22 years (including disabilities attributable to cerebral palsy, neurological impairment and autism), or if your loved one has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and, as such, is unable to make personal, medical and/or financial decisions, we will assist you with the guardianship proceeding under Article 17-A of the S.C.P.A. and the appointment of a guardian for your disabled loved one’s personal needs and property management.