In re Pescatore

OPINION OF THE COURT

Michael L. Pesce, J.

Upon the papers and the bedside hearing conducted on February 8 and 10, 2017 the application by Fern Finkel, Esq.,1 court appointed counsel to Valerie Pescatore, for orders: (1) restraining successor personal needs guardian, Charles Emma, Esq., from consenting to have Ms. Pescatore dialyzed or to *571receive artificial hydration and nutrition and (2) removing the court appointed successor personal needs guardian is denied for reasons set forth below.

Brief Statement of Facts

Ms. Pescatore has been a ward of the court since May 15, 1997. She is currently 58…