Guardianship and Elder Law – Access to Justice

Presented by:
Lola Oguntunde-Waterman – Law Clerk to the Honorable Lisa S. Ottley, Kings County Supreme Court
Daniel R. Miller – Trustee and Chair, Brooklyn Bar Association Elder Law Committee

Lola’s Intro: https://vimeo.com/482424497

Question 1. What is a guardianship?

1. https://vimeo.com/482416198
2. https://vimeo.com/482417071

Question 2. How do I start a Guardianship Proceeding and who are the parties involved in a Guardianship Proceeding?

Dan’s Response Below.

Question 3. Can I commence a guardianship proceeding on behalf of myself?

https://vimeo.com/482418949

Question 4. What are some of the things I should consider before commencing a guardianship proceeding? 

Dan’s Response Below.

Question 5. What powers can a guardian request?

1. https://vimeo.com/482420057
2. https://vimeo.com/482421559

Question 6. What are my responsibilities as Guardian?

Dan’s Response Below.

Question 7. What are my rights as an Alleged Incapacitated Person?

https://vimeo.com/482422321

Question 8. What happens at a Guardianship Hearing?  

Dan’s Response Below.

Question 9. How long can a guardianship last?

https://vimeo.com/482423647

Question 10. Who is responsible for the expenses associated with a guardianship? 

ALL OF DAN’S VIDEOS ARE HERE: https://www.icloud.com/photos/#00wBIo7ZWw0eEoWUSph5Dp7pg