Matter of Corinne S. (Steven S.)
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In this guardianship case, the court found a 79-year-old incapacitated and, rejecting petitions from his daughter and estranged wife due to conflicts and unsuitability, appointed neutral attorney as permanent guardian.

2023 | State Juristiction

Matter of Corinne S. (Steven S.)

Keywords guardianship proceeding; family members; neutral third party; best interests; part 36 fiduciary list; family disputes
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In a recent guardianship proceeding, the court determined an individual, aged 79, to be incapacitated. The court declined petitions for guardianship submitted by both the individual's daughter and estranged spouse. This decision was based upon identified conflicts of interest and a determination that neither party was suitable for the role. Consequently, a neutral attorney was appointed as the permanent guardian for the incapacitated individual.

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In a recent guardianship proceeding, the court determined that a 79-year-old individual was incapacitated, meaning the person was unable to manage personal affairs. The court reviewed requests to become guardian from both the individual's daughter and estranged wife. However, these requests were denied due to identified conflicts of interest and the court's assessment that neither was suitable for the role. Instead, a neutral attorney was appointed to serve as the permanent guardian, ensuring the individual's best interests would be protected.

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In a recent guardianship case, a court determined that a 79-year-old individual was unable to make their own decisions. Requests from the individual's daughter and estranged wife to become guardians were denied due to identified conflicts of interest and unsuitability. As a result, a neutral attorney was appointed to serve as the permanent guardian.

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A court case was about a 79-year-old man. The judge decided the man could not make his own decisions. His daughter and his wife, who he was separated from, both asked to be his guardian. But the judge did not pick them. They were not good choices because of problems. Instead, the judge chose a neutral lawyer to be the man's permanent guardian.

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2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 23416 (Sup. Ct. Nassau Cnty. Dec. 31, 2023)

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