Article 81 guardianship proceedings in New York are complex, contested, and deeply personal. They require counsel who understands both the legal framework and the human stakes involved.
In New York, guardianship of an incapacitated adult is governed by Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law — a framework that balances the need to protect vulnerable individuals with the fundamental right to autonomy and self-determination. Proceedings under Article 81 are commenced in Supreme Court and are supervised by a court evaluator appointed to represent the alleged incapacitated person.
Michel Law represents petitioners seeking appointment as guardian, alleged incapacitated persons who contest guardianship petitions, and interested parties — including family members and financial institutions — in guardianship proceedings across New York.
Guardianship matters require prompt, precise action. The stakes — for the individual whose liberty and autonomy are at issue, and for the family members seeking to protect them — could not be higher.
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