Article 81 Guardianship Accountings Article 81 guardianships are court proceedings to protect and support individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments who require assistance managing their personal and financial affairs. Enacted as part of New York's Mental Hygiene Law, these guardianships are unique in their approach, emphasizing the preservation of individual autonomy and rights while […]

When seeking to obtain guardianship over an individual incapable of making their own decisions, it is necessary to determine whether a guardianship under Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene Law or a guardianship under Article 17-A of New York’s Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act is more appropriate. An Article 81 guardianship is typically sought when […]

Ideally, we would like to always have the mental and physical ability to make our own financial and health related decisions. In the event that we can not, an estate planning attorney can assist by preparing advance directives such as health care proxies, living wills, and powers of attorney, so that we can appoint trusted […]