Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: The involuntary commitment for drug abuse

If your sister is incompetent, and a danger to herself, you or someone else can move for a gardianship proceeding where the Court would order someone (usually, if they are willing, a close family member)would become responsible for the finance, health and medical care of the the incapacitated person.

However, if there is opposition, such a proceeding can become a long, drawn-out, heartwrenchip process.

As legal guardian, all finances for the incapacitated person must be scrupulously maintained and will be reviewed by a referee who must make a report to the court once a year.

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