Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Grandparents legal rights
My granddaughter will be adopted by her maternal great-grandparents. Can they legally put someone else in their will to care for her if something were to happen to them? What are my rights as her paternal grandmother in this case? My granddaughters parents are not married.
Asked on 10/06/02, 2:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman
Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator
Re: Grandparents legal rights
Custody of a child is not determined by a will.
The issue of custody is always before the court and can be modified, in the best interests of the child. The same applies to visitation, which is a specie of custody.
If you wish to discuss this with me privately, please call to schedule a consultation.
I practice in NYC and Long Island.
Answered on 10/06/02, 3:54 pm
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