MATTER OF ARNOLD O.


256 A.D.2d 764 (1998)

681 N.Y.S.2d 627

In the Matter of ARNOLD O., an Incapacitated Person. JAMES T. TOWNE JR., as Guardian of ARNOLD O., Appellant; JAMES O. et al., Respondents.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

Decided December 10, 1998.


Carpinello, J.

In November 1993, petitioner was appointed as successor committee to Arnold O., an incapacitated paraplegic with a long history of severe mental illness. This appointment was subsequently changed to that of guardian pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81. During his period of appointment, petitioner, an attorney, performed numerous services on Arnold O.'s behalf, which included arranging for his placement in appropriate healthcare facilities, ensuring...

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