In re Karen P.

Appeal from an order of the County Court of Columbia County (Czajka, J.), entered April 16, 1996, which granted petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81, to appoint a guardian for the personal needs of respondent.

Respondent, who suffers from Huntington’s disease, challenges County Court’s order appointing a guardian to assist her in managing aspects of her personal and financial affairs (see, Mental Hygiene Law § 81.02 [a]). Inasmuch as petitioner has clearly and convincingly demonstrated (see, Mental Hygiene Law § 81.02 [b]) that respondent is in…