Adult Guardianship

Adult guardianship is an important legal tool used to assist mentally incapacitated adults who are unable to make important life or financial decisions on their own. Guardianship of an adult allows a family member or other responsible party to step i…

Contesting Guardianship

If you are considering contesting an adult guardianship proceeding in New York, or are defending a contest, experienced New York adult guardianship attorney Daniel J. Reiter is ready to tirelessly advocate for you. When Are Guardianship Proceedings C…

Establishing Guardianship

Individuals who don’t have the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves may need someone to step in and help. By establishing guardianship, known in some states as conservatorship, you can assist a loved one who needs help making financial,…

Help for Adult Guardians

Acting as a guardian for an adult can be challenging and often presents complicated legal questions. Working with an experienced adult guardianship attorney can help you get clarity, resolve legal issues, and ensure that you are in compliance with th…

Help for Care Facilities

Helping Nursing Homes and Hospitals Petition for Guardianship Nursing homes and hospitals often provide care to mentally incapacitated adults who are unable to make their own decisions about finances, healthcare, or other personal matters. In some ca…

Kinship Proceedings

Many people in New York die without a will. Furthermore, some people pass away without close living relatives and it isn’t immediately clear to the judge overseeing their estate who is entitled to inherit. When that happens, it becomes necessary to…

NY Kinship Process

When a New York resident dies without a valid last will and testament, state law determines who is entitled to receive the deceased person’s property. In these cases, the New York Surrogate’s Court appoints an estate administrator to distribute e…