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New York Petition For Standby Guardianship
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A. A guardian can be appointed by court (in case of parents death or parents have abandoned their child) after following proper procedure in court of law or by way of will (testamentary guardian) where parents want someone to act as guardian of their children after their death.
As guardian of the person, you are entitled to compensation for your time, upon court approval. The compensation cannot exceed five percent of the ward's gross income. Attorney fees and other costs can and should be paid out of the ward's income, upon court approval.
The names of the forms are usually: Petition for Appointment of Guardian (or Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor) Petition for Conservatorship (when dealing with an incompetent adult) Order Appointing Guardian.
A guardianship case can be started by filing paperwork called "Petition for Appointment of Guardian" in the county where the child lives. This paper work can be filed in either Surrogate's Court or the Family Court. Both Surrogate's Court and Family Court can appoint a guardian of the person for a child.
You can establish guardianship of a child by filing papers in court. Initially, file a petition stating your interest in obtaining guardianship along with a filing fee. You'll also want to file a letter of consent from the child's parents.
Verbally (they tell you in front of someone else that they'll do it), in writing (ask someone to watch them sign and date their agreement), or. by their behaviour (for example, they take care of your children if you get sick or die).
Print a temporary guardianship form. Fill it out completely. Have the temporary guardianship form notarized. This essential step assures anyone receiving the form (such as medical personnel) that it is indeed your signature on the form.
A: From the time that the petition for guardianship is filed, it may take up to four months for the guardianship to be granted. The amount of time depends on the proper notice to relatives and a completed investigation, by the court, as to the appropriateness of the guardianship.