In the petition, or in a written instrument duly executed,
acknowledged, and filed in the proceeding before the appointment of a
guardian, the person alleged to be incapacitated may nominate a
guardian.
Structure New York Laws
Article 81 - Proceedings for Appointment of a Guardian for Personal Needs or Property Management
81.01 - Legislative Findings and Purpose.
81.02 - Power to Appoint a Guardian of the Person And/or Property; Standard for Appointment.
81.06 - Who May Commence a Proceeding.
81.09 - Appointment of Court Evaluator.
81.12 - Burden and Quantum of Proof.
81.14 - Record of the Proceedings.
81.16 - Dispositional Alternatives.
81.17 - Nomination of Guardian.
81.18 - Foreign Guardian for a Person Not Present in the State.
81.19 - Eligibility as Guardian.
81.21 - Powers of Guardian; Property Management.
81.22 - Powers of Guardian; Personal Needs.
81.25 - Filing of Bond by Guardian.
81.26 - Designation of Clerk to Receive Process.
81.27 - Commission to Guardian.
81.28 - Compensation of Guardian.
81.29 - Effect of the Appointment on the Incapacitated Person.
81.32 - Examination of Initial and Annual Reports.
81.33 - Intermediate and Final Report.
81.34 - Decree on Filing Instruments Approving Accounts.
81.36 - Discharge or Modification of Powers of Guardian.
81.37 - Resignation or Suspension of Powers of Guardian.
81.39 - Guardian Education Requirements.
81.40 - Court Evaluator Education Requirements.
81.41 - Court Examiner Education Requirements.
81.43 - Proceedings to Discover Property Withheld.
81.44 - Proceedings Upon the Death of an Incapicitated Person.