New York Laws
Article 83 - Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
83.45 - Transitional Provision.

(a) This article applies to proceedings begun on or after this
article's effective date.
(b) Sections 83.01 through 83.05 and sections 83.31 through 83.43 of
this article apply to proceedings begun before this article's effective
date, regardless of whether a guardianship or protective order has been
issued.