Legal Opinion
In re the Guardianship of John J.H.
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided March 8, 2010PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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Kristin Booth Glen, S.
This is another in a series of cases that demonstrates the limitations of our current statutory scheme for guardianship of persons with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities, and that militates for reform of this outdated and unduly restrictive law.
John is 22 years old, with a diagnosis of moderate to severe mental retardation incident to autism. He lives with his parents and siblings, and has been educated at home since the age of 12. With the love and support of his family, and with expert guidance from specialists at Johns Hopkins,…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Heller v. Doe Ex Rel. DoeSupreme Court of the United States · 1993
- People v. BaileyNew York Court of Appeals · 1968
- In re the Appointment of a Guardian for Chaim A.K.New York Surrogate's Court · 2009
- Turner v. TurnerNew York Supreme Court · 1969
- In re DalyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1988
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3Cited by2 opinions
- In re the Guardianship of Mark C.H.New York Surrogate's Court · 2010
- In re the Guardianship of Joyce G.S.New York Surrogate's Court · 2010