New York 17-A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist of Intellectually Disabled Or Developmentally Disabled Person

• Category: New York Statewide - Surrogates Court - Guardianship
• State: New York
• Control #: NY-SGD-G-17A
• Format: PDF

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17-A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist of Intellectually Disabled Or Developmentally Disabled Person The New York 17-A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist of Intellectually Disabled or Developmentally Disabled Person is a comprehensive guide designed to assist guardians in the guardianship process for a disabled person in New York. It outlines the various steps and documents needed to complete the process, including the necessary forms as per New York State Law Article 17-A. The checklist is divided into two sections: the first section covers the steps required to obtain a guardianship of an intellectually disabled person, and the second section covers the steps required to obtain a guardianship of a developmentally disabled person. For an intellectually disabled person, the checklist includes the following steps: filing a petition for guardianship in the county court, obtaining a medical certificate from a qualified physician, providing notice to the person for whom guardianship is sought and to any other interested parties, obtaining the court’s approval of the guardianship, and appointing a guardian. For a developmentally disabled person, the checklist includes the following steps: filing a petition for guardianship in the county court, obtaining a psychological evaluation from a qualified mental health professional, providing notice to the person for whom guardianship is sought and to any other interested parties, obtaining the court’s approval of the guardianship, and appointing a guardian. The checklist also outlines various documents that must be submitted to the court, such as the petition for guardianship, a medical certificate, the psychological evaluation, the appointment of the guardian, and the report of the guardian. The checklist is designed to help guardians ensure that they comply with all the necessary steps and documents required by New York State law.

The New York 17-A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist of Intellectually Disabled or Developmentally Disabled Person is a comprehensive guide designed to assist guardians in the guardianship process for a disabled person in New York. It outlines the various steps and documents needed to complete the process, including the necessary forms as per New York State Law Article 17-A. The checklist is divided into two sections: the first section covers the steps required to obtain a guardianship of an intellectually disabled person, and the second section covers the steps required to obtain a guardianship of a developmentally disabled person. For an intellectually disabled person, the checklist includes the following steps: filing a petition for guardianship in the county court, obtaining a medical certificate from a qualified physician, providing notice to the person for whom guardianship is sought and to any other interested parties, obtaining the court’s approval of the guardianship, and appointing a guardian. For a developmentally disabled person, the checklist includes the following steps: filing a petition for guardianship in the county court, obtaining a psychological evaluation from a qualified mental health professional, providing notice to the person for whom guardianship is sought and to any other interested parties, obtaining the court’s approval of the guardianship, and appointing a guardian. The checklist also outlines various documents that must be submitted to the court, such as the petition for guardianship, a medical certificate, the psychological evaluation, the appointment of the guardian, and the report of the guardian. The checklist is designed to help guardians ensure that they comply with all the necessary steps and documents required by New York State law.