Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
MHY Mental Hygiene |
Title E. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Article 81. PROCEEDINGS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN FOR PERSONAL NEEDS OR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT |
Section 81.18. Foreign guardian for a person not present in the state
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Where the person alleged to be incapacitated is not present in the state and a guardian, by whatever name designated, has been duly appointed pursuant to the laws of any other state, territory, or country where the person alleged to be incapacitated resides to assist such person in property management, the court in its discretion, may make an order appointing the foreign guardian as a guardian under this article with powers with respect to property management within this state on the foreign guardian's giving such security as the court deems proper.