In re Adam J.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
*944The petitioner demonstrated that the appointment of a guardian for Adam J., the alleged incapacitated person, was necessary to provide for his personal needs and to manage his property and financial affairs (see Mental Hygiene Law § 81.02 [a] [1]). The petitioner further established, by clear and convincing evidence, that Adam J. was likely to suffer harm because he was unable to provide for his personal needs and property management, and to adequately understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of such inability (see Mental Hygiene Law § 81.02 [a] [2]; [b]). Accordingly, the…
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