Ordered that the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements.
The authority of the Family Court to appoint a guardian extends only to the person or property of a "minor," which is defined as a person under the age of 18 (Family Ct Act § 119 [c]; § 661). Moreover, "[a]s a general rule, the appointment of a guardian for a minor expires when the subject child reaches the
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