No, Court Examiners are not authorized to extend deadlines under the Mental Hygiene Law. If a report is not filed in a timely manner, a hearing and/or conference will be scheduled with the Judge or Court attorney referee to determine how the matter should be handled.

No, a lay guardian may retain a professional without a Court Order, but any fees to them must be preapproved by the Court. The professional must provide and file a detailed invoice and/or affidavit of services provided. The guardian may make the request for payment with their annual report (recommended) or by short form order. For accountants it is recommended that a budget be requested and approved (i.e. the guardian may expend up to $"X" per year on accounting services for tax preparation and filing).

No, a guardian must seek Court permission for all forms of compensation. This can be done in the original Order and Judgment, Initial Report or Annual Report. Compensation is usually granted in the order approving the annual report.

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.

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.

No, a guardian must seek permission from the Court to make any gifts of their ward's assets.

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.