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How can one avoid guardianship problems?

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Aug 21, 2019 | Guardianships

People who do not have children or other family members may be vulnerable to some of the pitfalls that may be associated with a guardianship. Proper planning, however, can help avoid problems with guardianships. Most people would appreciate some assistance should they...

Situations when a guardian may be removed

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jul 16, 2019 | Guardianships

Guardianship is an important legal relationship between a person in need of support and the person charged with their care. There are a variety of ways that guardians may be selected for appointment when a need arises; a New York resident may name a prospective...

Choosing a guardian for an aging or disabled individual

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | May 3, 2019 | Guardianships

As most readers understand, parents are responsible for the health and well-being of their children until those children reach the age of adulthood. At that time, children may begin to make their own decisions and be held accountable for their own legal actions. In...

What powers may a guardian exercise?

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Mar 5, 2019 | Guardianships

No one wants to imagine a future in which they are unable to make decisions about their own welfare and care. Part of living independently is having the capacity to judge what one needs for one’s own self and to procure it on his or her own terms. However, New...

Signs its necessary to establish a guardianship

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Feb 5, 2019 | Guardianships

No matter our age, we tend to show our love for our parents. And after putting in years to raise us, we are often ready and willing for these roles to reverse in the later years of their lives. Caring for an elderly parent is not only common in New York, it is often...

Helping you establish guardianship

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jan 8, 2019 | Guardianships

There is no way around it; we all age and will likely make it to our elderly years. Thus, it is important to consider ways to protect yourself, as the unexpected could happen at any age. And if a person in New York is no longer able to make decisions on their own due...

Proving incapacity for guardianship purposes

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jan 25, 2018 | Guardianships

Very few New Yorkers expect to be put in a position where they have to be responsible for the care of a loved one. Yet, quite often, an elderly loved one, or one who is simply incapacitated, becomes unable to care for him or herself. When this happens, it may be...

What is the role of a guardian?

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Nov 6, 2017 | Guardianships

The future often seems so far away that many individuals fail to adequately prepare for it until it is too late. While this procrastination certainly includes retirement and estate planning, it also includes care planning. Those who fail to adequately prepare for...

Despite emotional strain, guardianship appropriate for many

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Aug 25, 2017 | Guardianships

Aging can take a toll on us. Not just on our physical abilities but also on our mental capabilities. This can render day-to-day living extremely difficult, making dealing with healthcare and financial issues impossible. When an individual is unable to make these...

Pursuing guardianship over an incapacitated adult

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jul 20, 2017 | Guardianships

If you have a loved one who has suddenly become too ill to make decisions for him- or herself, you may need to seek guardianship powers to make decisions for him or her. New York law allows for children and other close family members of incapacitated persons to apply...
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