In re Hoffman

—Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, order granted January 21, 2000 continued pending outcome of hearing and matter remitted to Supreme Court for further proceedings in accordance with the following Memorandum: Petitioner commenced this proceeding under article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law seeking appointment as the personal care and financial guardian of respondent. Petitioner alleges that respondent is an incapacitated person who suffers from medical conditions that affect her ability to make her own health, personal care and financial decisions and that respondent’s…