Adult Guardianship for New York

[Aanginator]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York

I have a friend that is on Social Security Disability and around November of 2012 his checks started being sent to Department of Social Services. It was stated when he had visited Social Security that a court had to appoint a guardian but never was summoned to court about it. Even was told to see a Psychologist (I'm sure that's what he had to do) to determine if he was able handle his own funds and it was determined that he was. Although it is still being sent to DSS even after that and if there was supposed to be a court hearing of any sort was he supposed to be notified of such?

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York

I have a friend that is on Social Security Disability and around November of 2012 his checks started being sent to Department of Social Services. It was stated when he had visited Social Security that a court had to appoint a guardian but never was summoned to court about it. Even was told to see a Psychologist (I'm sure that's what he had to do) to determine if he was able handle his own funds and it was determined that he was. Although it is still being sent to DSS even after that and if there was supposed to be a court hearing of any sort was he supposed to be notified of such?

I am unclear what exactly is going on with your friend but generally, if there is a court hearing involving a party, the party will be notified of the hearing. Does your friend have a court-appointed guardian at this point in time, to handle his financial affairs for him?

On this forum, it is usually easiest for volunteers to answer questions if the person asking the questions is the one who has the legal concern. Family, friends and acquaintances often do not have the facts available that are necessary for any of us to provide adequate advice or direction.

 

[Aanginator]

The guardian was never court appointed.

 

[quincy]

The guardian was never court appointed.

Okay. And your concern with all of this is what exactly?

 

[Aanginator]

He wanted me to look some information regarding it in any way I could.

 

[quincy]

He wanted me to look some information regarding it in any way I could.

Oh. Okay.

The Department of Social Services is probably the best source of information for both him and you.

Good luck.