In re Lillian U.

Appeal from an amended order and judgment of the Supreme Court (Peckham, J.), entered July 2, 2008 in Delaware County, which, in a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81, granted petitioner’s motion to extend petitioner’s appointment as guardian for the personal needs and property management of respondent.

In December 2005, petitioner initiated a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81 alleging that respondent was an incapacitated person in need of a guardian of her person and property. A guardianship hearing was held in February 2006, which was attended by…