New York Petition Dismissal For Continuing Lack of Capacity is a type of legal action taken in the state of New York when a person is deemed to be no longer competent to manage their own affairs because of mental, physical or cognitive disability. This type of petition is used to protect individuals from exploitation, neglect or abuse. It can also be used to safeguard financial assets or to ensure that the person is cared for properly. There are three types of New York Petition Dismissal For Continuing Lack of Capacity: involuntary, voluntary, and temporary. Involuntary petition is initiated by a court order and requires the person to be declared legally incapacitated. Voluntary petition is initiated by the individual or their guardian and requires the person to provide evidence of incapacity. Temporary petition is initiated by a medical professional and requires the person to be assessed to determine if they are competent to make decisions.