Mental Hygiene Law § 81.28 · Article 81. Proceedings For Appointment of a Guardian For Personal Needs or Property Management
Compensation of guardian
Text — Law content up to date as of June 26, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 81.28 Compensation of guardian.
(a) The court shall establish, and may from time to time modify, a plan for the reasonable compensation of the guardian or guardians. The plan for compensation of such guardian must take into account the specific authority of the guardian or guardians to provide for the personal needs and/or property management for the incapacitated person, and the services provided to the incapacitated person by such guardian.
(b) If the court finds that the guardian has failed to discharge his or her duties satisfactorily in any respect, the court may deny or reduce the compensation which would otherwise be allowed.
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