Legal Opinion
In re Carol S.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided December 10, 2009PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLahtinen, J.
The strained relationships of the surviving children of Carol S. (hereinafter decedent) have resulted in repeated recourse to the courts. Briefly stated, in late 2003, petitioner began residing with decedent, her elderly mother, and, in April 2005, she petitioned pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81 to be appointed guardian of the person and property of decedent. Respondents, two of petitioner’s sisters, opposed the petition. In *1338September 2005, Supreme Court (Bradley, J.) appointed petitioner as temporary guardian of the person of decedent and appointed respondent Mary AA. as temporary…
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