New York Petition By Person Over 14 For Appointment of Guardian of Person Or Permanent Guardian is a legal document filed in New York State Supreme Court by an individual aged 14 or older to appoint a guardian for the individual or another person. This document is usually used when a minor is unable to make decisions or take care of themselves without assistance, or when an adult is unable to make decisions or take care of themselves due to a disability or other physical or mental impairment. There are two types of New York Petition By Person Over 14 For Appointment of Guardian of Person Or Permanent Guardian. These are: 1) petition for appointment of guardian of person, and 2) petition for appointment of permanent guardian. The petition for appointment of guardian of person is used to appoint a guardian for a minor or an adult who is unable to make decisions or take care of themselves. The petition for appointment of permanent guardian is used to appoint a permanent guardian for an adult who is unable to make decisions or take care of themselves due to a disability or other physical or mental impairment.