In re McNally

OPINION OF THE COURT

Howard Berler, J.

This is a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian for Marion A. Williams pursuant to article 81 of the Mental *794Hygiene Law. With the consent of Ms. Williams, a temporary guardian has been appointed by an order dated May 23, 2002. At the time the proceeding was commenced Marion A. Williams was a patient at Nesconset Nursing Center. In giving her consent to the appointment of a guardian, Ms. Williams sought assurance that she would be able to return home. The temporary guardian, Douglas K. McNally, Esq., was given the power “[t]o assist the social work…