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...
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Guardianships
Pursuing guardianship over an incapacitated adult
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...
How can a guardianship be terminated
Previously, this blog discussed the basic rights that are enacted when a guardianship is put into place. Such a legal arrangement can be beneficial in many circumstances, especially when an elderly individual is unable to make decisions on his or her own. These...
A look at the basics of guardianship
There are many reasons why someone may find themselves in a situation in which they can no longer make decisions for themselves. Whether that's physical or mental challenges such as multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs disease, Alzheimers, senility, dementia and the like,...
Guardianships play a critical role in the lives of the disabled
Illnesses and injuries can rob otherwise healthy New Yorkers of their ability to care for themselves. Not only can an accident or other life-altering event prevent a person from being able to manage their physical well-being but such an occurrence can also preclude...
Stepping up for the good of your loved one
If you have fond memories of your loved one caring for you as a child, you may be struggling with watching them grow older, more fragile. Seeing a parent decline in health and mental capacity can be upsetting and concerning, and sometimes it means you have to make...
My loved one needs help. Can I appoint a Guardian?
Article 81 is a Guardianship law in New York. It is known as the "Mental Hygiene Law," which allows the State to select a Guardian to help protect and handle the financial or personal dealings of an individual who is unable to do so as a result of an incapacity....
Who can support an adult in need?
When a person turns 18 in New York, the law presumes that the individual is competent to make important life discussions. In other words, a person is not allowed to make medical, financial or personal choices on behalf of an "of age" individual. However, what happens...
Westchester Elder Law Attorney Sara E. Meyers Sheds Light on Guardianships
Westchester elder law attorney Sara E. Meyers, partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, recently addressed the rights and responsibilities associated with Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Guardianships at the Westchester County Bar Association's latest Continuing...
Have You Selected a Standby Guardian for Your Minor Children?
As it becomes more and more apparent that we are living in an increasingly dangerous world, one of the most difficult and often contentious decisions parents of minor children will need to make is who will be the standby guardian(s) of their minor children in the...
