MATTER OF MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE v. BISHOP


298 A.D.2d 644 (2002)

748 N.Y.S.2d 617

In the Matter of MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE, on Behalf of THOMAS C., Appellant, v. KATHERINE A. BISHOP, as Guardian of THOMAS C., Respondent. (Proceeding No. 1.) (And Another Related Proceeding.) In the Matter of THOMAS C., a Disabled Person, Appellant. BRIAN P. KRZYKOWSKI, as Guardian of the Property of THOMAS C., Respondent. (Proceeding No. 2.)

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

Decided October 17, 2002.


Peters, J.

Thomas C., born April 30, 1944, suffers from mental retardation and Down's Syndrome. Subsequent to his mother's death in 1983, he lived independently and was employed in the maintenance department at the Hudson Valley Community College where he earned approximately $20,000 per year. By decree dated July 26, 1989, respondent Katherine A. Bishop was appointed as guardian of his property pursuant to SCPA article 17-A. Approximately eight years later, Thomas...

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