Legal Opinion
In re Buffalino
New York Supreme Court
Decided March 5, 2013PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
H. Patrick Leis III, J.
The within proceeding highlights the difficulties and limitations inherent in consent guardianships. On September 24, 2012, Mental Hygiene Legal Services (MHLS) filed a motion (Oil) for an order discharging the guardian of James D., a 66-year-old man who had consented to the appointment of a guardian. By order to show cause (012) dated October 9, 2012, Robert Isler, Mr. D.’s successor guardian, moved for an order determining Mr. D. to be incapacitated and appointing a guardian over his objection. A cross motion (013) for an order discharging Mr.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- In re the Guardianship of Albert S.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
- Levy v. DavisAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2003
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