How Do I Obtain Guardianship of My Mentally Retarded or Developmentally Disabled Son or Daughter Who is 18 or Older?
Guardianship
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Provides some information on guardianship and guardianship alternatives.
By: NYSARC, Inc. - Guardianship Program
INTERACTIVE FORM: Surrogate's Court 17A Guardianship Petition Program
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Surrogate's Court can appoint a parent or other relative the guardian of a mentally retarded or developmentally disabled person through an Article 17-A Guardianship proceeding. Article 17-A provides for legal guardianship of a person even after he or she reaches the age of 18.
You can use the free and easy Do-It-Yourself Article 17-A Guardianship Petition program to fill out the forms you need to start the 17-A Guardianship proceeding.
How Do I Obtain Guardianship for an Elderly or Incapacitated Person?
Guardianship for Incapacitated People in New York Under Article 81
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Article 81 of New York's Mental Hygiene Law allows a court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of a person who cannot manage for himself or herself because of incapacity.
For example, if a valid Power of Attorney was not signed when an individual had mental capacity, and now the individual has lost the capacity to manage his/her own affairs, then a Guardian may need to be appointed by the Court.
By: Goldfarb, Abrandt Salzman & Kutzin LLP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
Information on Families and Caregivers
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This resource which links directly to the NYS Office of the Aging website provides all the information you need to know about families and caregivers.
By: New York State Office for the Aging
A Guide To Burial Assistance And Funeral Planning For New Yorkers In Need
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This guide for residents of New York City only provides information on burial assistance and funeral planning for families and friends of poor persons who have died, and for social workers and others involved with making burial arrangements for poor people.
By: Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS)
Complaints About Attorneys
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If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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