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Hauppauge Satellite Location
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Schneider, Garrastegui & Fedele PLLC
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Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Can a guardian sell the real property or cooperative of their ward?Yes, but they must seek Court permission according to the Real Property Proceedings Law. This tends to be a complicated process, and it is recommended that the guardian retain counsel to assist.
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Can a guardian make gifts without Court authorization?No, a guardian must seek permission from the Court to make any gifts of their ward's assets.
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What expenses can a guardian pay on behalf of their ward?Subject to the Order and Judgment appointing the guardian, a guardian may pay ordinary and necessary expenses. Such expenses include but are not limited to, reasonable payment of food, rent, utilities, telephone, ordinary monthly bills, medical co-pays, medical tests, clothing, cleaning supplies, property taxes, income taxes, properly employed homecare attendants, minor entertainment expenses such as the movies or museum admission. Significant expenses such as a car, home construction or similar, must be approved by the Court before a payment can be made.