MATTER OF CHAIM A.K.

2008-1992

26 Misc.3d 837 (2009)

2009 NY Slip Op 29384

885 N.Y.S.2d 582

In the Matter of the Appointment of a Guardian for CHAIM A.K.

Surrogate's Court, New York County.

Decided August 21, 2009.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Petitioners pro se.


OPINION OF THE COURT

KRISTIN BOOTH GLEN, S.

This case presents an important question for courts, and potentially for the legislature:1 to what extent do the shortcomings of article 17-A of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act require that it be narrowly construed where mental illness, as well as mental retardation or developmental disability, may be the reason a guardian is required...

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