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\n–> A guardian is one who is legally entitled to make decisions for another person, such as financial and medical decisions. <\/span>Guardians are typically appointed for adults with special needs or seniors, when they are unable to care for themselves. <\/span>In the state of New York, there are two separate processes: Article 17A guardianship is typically used for a developmentally disabled individual and Article 81 guardianship is typically used for a person needing assistance with personal care or financial matters, such as an older person with a progressive illness.<\/p>\n

Article 17A Guardianship<\/strong><\/p>\n

When a child with special needs reaches the age of 18, parents will no longer have the right to make decisions for that person, unless an Article 17A guardianship proceeding has been completed. <\/span>This type of guardianship grants broad authority similar to that held by parents for minor children. <\/span>A good (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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