Guardianship

Guardianship gives legal right to a person to be responsible for the food, housing, healthcare, and other necessities of a person deemed incapable of providing these necessities for him or herself. A peson who has the legal authority and the corresponding duty to care for the personal and property interests of another person is a legal guardian. Usually, a person has the status of guardian because he or she is ward incapable of caring for his or her own interests due to incapacity or disability.
When a family member decides that the time has come to establish a guardianship, he/she needs to contact an experienced attorney. At NYC Elder Law, we are fully knowledgeable in the procedure of establishing a guardianship. We are widely known for our ability to handle matters with all sensitivity and detail. We will determine whether a guardianship will allow you to manage financial affairs, make health care decisions, and make living arrangement decisions for an minor, elderly or disabled family member in the State of New York.