Surrogate Nelida Malave-Gonzalez
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF CHRISTIAN K. Y., Pursuant to SCPA Article 17-A (17-2195) — This is a proceeding pursuant to Article 17-A of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act for the appointment of the petitioner as guardian of the person of the respondent, an alleged intellectually disabled person.Upon the oral and documentary proof adduced at the hearing at which the proposed guardian was present and the court waived the appearance of the respondent based on the medical certifications, it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the respondent is an intellectually disabled person within the provisions of Article 17-A of the SCPA and that he lacks the capacity to make health care decisions. The court is also satisfied that the petitioner and proposed standby guardian are qualified to assume the responsibility of serving as the respondent’s guardian.Accordingly, the application is granted. Letters of guardianship of the person of the respondent shall issue to his mother, Cecilia K.Y. Respondent’s cousin, Eric M. is appointed standby guardian to serve when the primary guardian is no longer able to do so. The successor guardian shall assume the duties of his office subject to qualification and confirmation pursuant to SCPA 1757.The Chief Clerk shall mail a copy of this decision and the decree to the pro se petitioner.Decree signed.September 24, 2018ESTATE OF CLEOPATRA BLACK, Deceased (12-1401/A) — In this application by an alleged creditor for the issuance of limited letters of administration to an eligible distributee or the Public Administrator to defend a foreclosure action, jurisdiction was obtained over the decedent’s son, and he defaulted. The Public Administrator appeared and filed an affirmation not objecting to the application.Accordingly, the application is granted, and letters of administration shall issue to the Public Administrator limited in the manner requested.Submit decree.September 27, 2018