Families across Westchester County — from White Plains and Yonkers to Tarrytown, New Rochelle, and Ossining — often reach us when a loved one can no longer manage daily decisions safely, or when a child’s assets need court protection. The right court and the right statute depend on your specific situation.
Which Court Handles Your Case?
| Track | Governing Law | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Incapacitated adult (AIP) | MHL Article 81 | Supreme Court, Westchester County |
| Minor’s person or property | SCPA Article 17 | Westchester County Surrogate’s Court |
| Developmentally disabled person | SCPA Article 17-A | Westchester County Surrogate’s Court |
Before filing any petition, courts strongly prefer that families exhaust alternatives to guardianship — a durable Power of Attorney (GOL §5-1513), Health Care Proxy, or Supplemental Needs Trust may accomplish your goals with far less court involvement.
If a proceeding is necessary, Russel Morgan, Esq. can guide you through the Article 81 process, minor and 17-A matters, ongoing guardian duties, and contested hearings before Westchester’s courts.
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