In re of Claiman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edwin Kassoff, J.

This is a proceeding pursuant to article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, seeking the appointment of a guardian for the property management and personal needs of the alleged incapacitated person (hereinafter AIP) Fannie Claiman.

Fannie Claiman is a 93-year-old woman who resided at 120-53 Springfield Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New York, with her 58-year-old son, David Claiman, the petitioner herein. Fannie Claiman was diagnosed as suffering from senile dementia and has been a patient at Long Island Jewish Hospital since January 10, 1996. Petitioner commenced…