When a Loved One Can’t Decide: A Guide to Adult Guardianship in New York
Most people assume that as a spouse or child, they automatically have the right to make decisions for an incapacitated loved one. They are wrong. This post explains New York Guardianship (Article 81 and 17-A), why it is necessary when an adult loses capacity, and how proactive estate planning can help your family avoid the expensive court process entirely.