New York Laws
Article 81 - Proceedings for Appointment of a Guardian for Personal Needs or Property Management
81.27 - Commission to Guardian.


Within five days after the guardian has filed a designation under
section 81.26 of this article, and has filed a bond in accordance with
the provisions of section 81.25 of this article unless the court has
waived the filing of the bond or unless the guardian's appointment is
pursuant to section 81.23 of this article, the clerk of the court shall
issue a commission which shall state:

1. the title of the proceeding and the name, address, and telephone
number of the incapacitated person; and

2. the name, address, and telephone number of the guardian and the
specific powers of such guardian; and

3. the date when the appointment of the guardian was ordered by the
court; and

4. the date on which the appointment terminates if one has been
ordered by the court.

Structure New York Laws

New York Laws

MHY - Mental Hygiene

Title E - General Provisions

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.

81.03 - Definitions.

81.04 - Jurisdiction.

81.05 - Venue.

81.06 - Who May Commence a Proceeding.

81.07 - Notice.

81.08 - Petition.

81.09 - Appointment of Court Evaluator.

81.10 - Counsel.

81.11 - Hearing.

81.12 - Burden and Quantum of Proof.

81.13 - Timing of Hearing.

81.14 - Record of the Proceedings.

81.15 - Findings.

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.

81.20 - Duties of Guardian.

81.21 - Powers of Guardian; Property Management.

81.22 - Powers of Guardian; Personal Needs.

81.23 - Provisional Remedies.

81.24 - Notice of Pendency.

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.

81.30 - Initial Report.

81.31 - Annual Report.

81.32 - Examination of Initial and Annual Reports.

81.33 - Intermediate and Final Report.

81.34 - Decree on Filing Instruments Approving Accounts.

81.35 - Removal of Guardian.

81.36 - Discharge or Modification of Powers of Guardian.

81.37 - Resignation or Suspension of Powers of Guardian.

81.38 - Vacancy in Office.

81.39 - Guardian Education Requirements.

81.40 - Court Evaluator Education Requirements.

81.41 - Court Examiner Education Requirements.

81.42 - Compliance.

81.43 - Proceedings to Discover Property Withheld.

81.44 - Proceedings Upon the Death of an Incapicitated Person.