In re the Guardianship of Staiano

OPINION OF THE COURT

Daniel F. Luciano, J.

In this proceeding commenced pursuant to article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law for the appointment of a guardian, the petitioners, Kathleen Staiano and Joel Ulino, seek the appointment of a guardian for the alleged incapacitated person, Josephine D. Staiano.

In the order to show cause pursuant to which this proceeding was commenced, the court appointed Perry S. Reich, Esq., as the Court Evaluator.

Subsequently, the court determined that in order to better serve the interests of the alleged incapacitated person, Josephine D. Staiano, it would be…