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Guardianship

Guardianship proceedings can be initiated for many reasons. When a loved one is unable to perform daily activities due to an accident or illness, it may become necessary for a court-appointed guardian to oversee their financial affairs and medical treatment. In Manhattan, the most densely populated and prosperous borough of New York City's five boroughs, this can be a particularly complicated process requiring a lawyer with specialized experience dealing with Guardianship law in Manhattan. The particularities of Guardianship law can differ from Manhattan to Brooklyn, or Manhattan to Queens, or Manhattan to Staten Island or the Bronx.

According to the New York Census Bureau, Manhattan's elderly population is projected to increase 57.9% by the year 2030. That's the highest per capita increase in an elderly population out of all of New York. This makes Guardianship Law a growing and pressing concern for residents of Manhattan, that will continue into the future. Additionally, of Manhattan residents between the ages of 16 and 64, 9.6% are registered with the ACS census as living with a disability. As persons can be become incapacitated at any age, Guardianship Law becomes a vital part of people's lives suddenly, and without warning.

Article 81 of New York's Mental Hygiene Law provides Manhattan's legal guidelines for a court to appoint a guardian in situations where an individual can no longer manage their financial or personal needs due to incapacity. Disputes that require an experienced lawyer can arise when family or friends, or the incapacitated person themselves, contest the need for a Guardian, the scope of a Guardian's power, or the individual chosen to serve in that capacity. There are cases where an emergency guardianship can be instituted temporarily, when the incapacitated person is being victimized, or the court requires additional time to make a permanent decision. Article 81 describes the criteria by which a Manhattan court will decide the appointment of a guardian as well as the powers that will be granted to a guardian in their assistance of the incapacitated person.

The determination of need for guardianship involves first, a Manhattan court­ mandated evaluation of activities of daily living. This is an observation account of the ability of the activities of the allegedly incapacitated person to perform daily tasks including feeding oneself, bathing oneself, grooming and dressing on one's own, the ability to work, keep a clean house, and manage their time. A person's ability to perform these tasks reasonably without assistance is a primary concern in Manhattan guardianship cases, determining as well whether a person should be expected to competently conduct their financial and health affairs.

In short, Guardianship proceedings in Manhattan can be a complicated and litigious affair. As an experienced New York Guardianship lawyer in Manhattan, I'm familiar with these situations and work closely with clients to promote their interests as well as the interests of the individual alleged to be incapacitated. I have represented many clients in Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 guardianship proceedings throughout the New York Courts. I have also been appointed by the Court as a Court Evaluator who investigates the underlying facts in a guardianship matter, providing the Court with a report and recommendations for the Court's consideration.

I graduated in the top 10% of my class at The New England School of Law in Boston and served on the prestigious "Law Review," I have also served on the staff of a NYC Councilperson and NYS Assemblyman.

Client Reviews
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I am very grateful to Mr. Jules Martin Haas attorney of law in New York. I am from Buenos Aires Argentina. He managed with expertise a very difficult situation. of a complicate heritage from my aunt Anna Grodzka that lived and died a very long time ago in New York. I recommend him not only for his extraordinary knowledge but also for his kindness. Irma CW Peusner
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I found Mr. Haas after being misguided by a former attorney. Mr. Jules Haas took our case which involved an estate/trust dispute. What initially seemed like an impossible and overwhelming legal fight was now in the hands of someone who had the integrity and legal expertise to win our case. Mr Haas' attention to detail and his expert knowledge base, skillfully and successfully guided us through an intricate legal process. I am very thankful and grateful to Mr. Jules Haas for representing our interest and ultimately winning. Bringing about a peace of mind we needed. Thank You Devida Nedd
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I was in need of a guardianship attorney and I hired the services of Jules M. Haas' Law firm. The service of counselor Haas and his staff, was very profesional and the case was handled in a timely matter. I would strongly recommend his services Angel Guevara
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I strongly recommend Jules Haas. I have worked with him for two years and he has provided so much support and followed through with everything he promised he would do. His support staff is just as helpful! We had an interesting case and he helped to solve each part of it legally and was very thorough. Thank you for everything you have done to finalize our families estate Robyn Stafford
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Jules Haas helped me with managing the process in probate court for my father's estate through to its completion upon the sale of my father's house. He was knowledgeable, efficient, and effective in submitting documentation to the probate court, explaining procedures to me, and advising me as to the progress of my case. His support staff was also very helpful. He made what for me created so much anxiety into something manageable where I could see progress every step of the way. His fees were very reasonable. I am super grateful to him for all the help he has provided and strongly recommend his services. Diana Janer
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I just completed an estate transaction where Jules Haas represented my client in an estate and he did a great job! He was very quick at responding to all matters throughout the sale process, he was detailed, he was knowledgeable and he was a pleasure to work with. I just recommended him to some new clients who are going through an estate matter and will continue to recommend him. Rodolfo Lucchese