Legal Opinion
In re the Guardianship of McGuire
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided December 15, 1920Published
Proceedings on appointment of guardian for infant.
1Opinion of the Court
Schulz, S.
Application is made by the maternal grandmother of an infant for her appointment as the general guardian of his person and estate! A paternal aunt opposed the same and asked for her appointment. Upon the hearing the respondent, through her counsel, stated that in view of the infant’s preference as hereinafter set forth, she would not insist upon her own appointment but ivould present such evidence as she had to the court to aid it' in deciding what, under all of the circumstances, is for the best interests of the infant.
No question is raised as to the eminent respectability of any…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- People Ex Rel. Pruyne v. . WaltsNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Ullman v. UllmanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1912
- In Re the Revocation of Letters of General Guardianship Issued to GustowNew York Court of Appeals · 1917
- Osterhoudt v. OsterhoudtAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1900
- In re Lamb's EstateNew York Surrogate's Court · 1912
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