In re Bonesteel

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Torraca, J.), entered July 16, 1990 in Ulster County, which dismissed petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 77, to appoint a conservator of the property of respondent.

Petitioner appeals Supreme Court’s denial of his application for an order appointing a conservator of the property of respondent. Respondent was 86 years old at the time the petition was filed and has been residing in Kingston Hospital in Ulster County, of which petitioner is the chief executive officer, since August 9, 1988. Respondent is a…