All Articles tagged guardianship

• Justice Commentaries
  November 08, 2017 EDT
  THE MYTH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL: GUARDIANSHIP IN NEW YORK STATE
  Jennifer J. Monthie

  This article examines the claims asserted in Disability Rights New York v. New York, comparing the substantive and procedural aspects of New York’s systems for appointing guardians.

• New York Appeals
  March 03, 2012 EDT
  SHOULD WE BE TALKING? BEGINNING A DIALOGUE ON GUARDIANSHIP FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED IN NEW YORK
  Rose Mary BaillyCharis B. Nick-Torok

  This article discusses the two statute regime by highlighting the underlying goals of national guardianship reform efforts, the history of SCPA 17-A, and some emerging issues.