N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 81.17
Nomination of guardian

81.01
Legislative findings and purpose 81.02
Power to appoint a guardian of the person and/or property 81.03
Definitions 81.04
Jurisdiction 81.05
Venue 81.06
Who may commence a proceeding 81.07
Notice 81.08
Petition 81.09
Appointment of court evaluator 81.10
Counsel 81.11
Hearing 81.12
Burden and quantum of proof 81.13
Timing of hearing 81.14
Record of the proceedings 81.15
Findings 81.16
Dispositional alternatives 81.17
Nomination of guardian 81.18
Foreign guardian for a person not present in the state 81.19
Eligibility as guardian 81.20
Duties of guardian 81.21
Powers of guardian 81.22
Powers of guardian 81.23
Provisional remedies 81.24
Notice of pendency 81.25
Filing of bond by guardian 81.26
Designation of clerk to receive process 81.27
Commission to guardian 81.28
Compensation of guardian 81.29
Effect of the appointment on the incapacitated person 81.30
Initial report 81.31
Annual report 81.32
Examination of initial and annual reports 81.33
Intermediate and final report 81.34
Decree on filing instruments approving accounts 81.35
Removal of guardian 81.36
Discharge or modification of powers of guardian 81.37
Resignation or suspension of powers of guardian 81.38
Vacancy in office 81.39
Guardian education requirements 81.40
Court evaluator education requirements 81.41
Court examiner education requirements 81.42
Compliance 81.43
Proceedings to discover property withheld 81.44
Proceedings upon the death of an incapacitated person