ARTICLE 17a GUARDIANSHIP
If you are the parent, caretaker or concerned loved one of mentally or developmentally disabled adult, then it may be important to file an Article 17A Guardianship Petition with the Court to manage their business/financial and personal/medical affairs.
New York law considers any person who reaches 18 years of age to be capable of managing their financial, business, medical and personal affairs. Thus it may be important to petition the Court to appoint a parent or other caretaker as guardian to continue managing the young adult's financial and personal affairs.
While this type of guardianship can ultimately be obtained without legal representation, it is important to consult with attorney before attempting to file the petition on your own as property and other financial issue could complicate the petition.
If you are the parent, caretaker or concerned loved one of mentally or developmentally disabled adult, then it may be important to file an Article 17A Guardianship Petition with the Court to manage their business/financial and personal/medical affairs.
New York law considers any person who reaches 18 years of age to be capable of managing their financial, business, medical and personal affairs. Thus it may be important to petition the Court to appoint a parent or other caretaker as guardian to continue managing the young adult's financial and personal affairs.
While this type of guardianship can ultimately be obtained without legal representation, it is important to consult with attorney before attempting to file the petition on your own as property and other financial issue could complicate the petition.