Effective October 17, 2017, victims of hate crimes and elderly and disabled victims can now seek compensation through the StateContinue Reading
Effective October 17, 2017, victims of hate crimes and elderly and disabled victims can now seek compensation through the StateContinue Reading
The Elder Abuse and Prosecution Act of 2017 was introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar and passed theContinue Reading
There are many elderly who are without adequate cash reserves to meet their ongoing expenses, yet ownContinue Reading
By Regina Kiperman and Naomi Levin* Published in NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal | Winter 2017 | Vol.Continue Reading
Guardianships are a constantly evolving area of the law. Here is a summary of legislation and rules that impact guardianshipsContinue Reading
A unique feature of the Article 81 statute is a provision which grants a Court Evaluator (CE), an individual independentlyContinue Reading
As discussed previously in Filing & Answering Article 81 Guardianship Petitions, a request for the appointment of a guardian forContinue Reading
Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL), providing for proceedings for the appointment of a guardian for persons withContinue Reading
In a recent decision, a judge dismissed petitioner-daughter’s petition for the appointment of a guardian of the person and property toContinue Reading
Filing Article 81 guardianship petitions in New York is complicated and requires an understanding of the laws, rules, and practicesContinue Reading