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Article 81 of New York's Adult Mental Hygiene Law provides for the petition of a family member to assume guardianship over infirm elderly family members who no longer have the mental capacity to make legal decisions on their own. The criteria for obtaining guardianship are strict and the laws are complex. Generally, if the elderly person exhibits any resistance to the guardianship, the courts consider the petition unviable. In addition, petitions for guardianship often give rise to disputes among family members who disagree with the need to assume responsibility.
Article 81 Relates to Seeking Guardianship Over an Elderly Adult
If you are seeking adult guardianship under Article 81 regulations, talk to an attorney at the law firm of Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione in Albany. We will answer your questions about the petition process and will assist you with every detail of the process. Our attorneys have extensive experience in all guardianship matters matters. We move your petition through the system as quickly as possible, working hard to overcome the hurdles that often become roadblocks to Article 81 guardianships.
Article 17 Guardianship for Adults of any Age With Diminished Mental Capacity
Under Article 17 of the state Adult Mental Hygiene Law, family members may also seek guardianship over adult-age individuals who lack the emotional or mental capacity to make decisions on their own. In certain situations, parents of mentally disabled children who turn 21 years old may be granted guardianship over their adult child's person and property. If you need legal guardianship over an adult child or other immediate member of your family, talk to us about our services.
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Our Albany adult guardianship article 81 lawyers are ready to help you today. Contact us to arrange an opportunity to discuss your New York guardianship problem or opportunity.
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