Glassman & Brown attorneys have extensive experience in all types of guardianship matters.
Guardianship involves a court proceeding that can result in the court giving a person or agency the legal right to make decisions for another person (the ward) who is unable to make decisions for themselves or who has consented to the appointment of a guardian. The guardian can make decisions for the ward regarding health care, personal affairs, and for financial matters depending on the authority granted by the court. A guardian may collect and invest the assets of the ward and assist with paying bills, living arrangements, and medical treatment. A Guardianship can prevent neglect, abuse and/or financial exploitation in the absence of or misuse of advance directives.
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Glassman & Brown, LLP represents persons (Petitioners) who seek the appointment of a Guardian for another person or for themselves in both contested and uncontested proceedings. We provide all legal services necessary in either Surrogate’s Court or Supreme Court for the appointment of guardians for children and incapacitated adults, including the developmentally disabled. We also represent court appointed guardians post judement in a variety of court proceedings.