Petitioner coguardian, an attorney, obtained reinstatement of the incapacitated person's insurance policy for home nursing care, and through substantial efforts, but prior to litigation, recovered very significant proceeds under that policy. Petitioner sought a legal fee for these efforts, but the IAS court denied the request on the ground that under recently promulgated 22 NYCRR 36.2 (c) (8), a guardian cannot be appointed his/her own attorney "unless there is a compelling...
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