Lahtinen, J.
The strained relationships of the surviving children of Carol S. (hereinafter decedent) have resulted in repeated recourse to the courts. Briefly stated, in late 2003, petitioner began residing with decedent, her elderly mother, and, in April 2005, she petitioned pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81 to be appointed guardian of the person and property of decedent. Respondents, two of petitioner's sisters, opposed the petition. In
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