GUARDIANSHIP OF ANNASYNE B. C., an Infant (19-338 and 19-338/A) — In this amended application by the infant’s maternal grandmother and aunt seeking the issuance of letters of guardianship of the property of the infant to the aunt, jurisdiction was obtained over the infant’s father, who sent a letter to the court indicating opposition. On the return date of citation held on the court’s virtual platform, the petitioners appeared remotely along with the infant’s paternal aunt, who opposed the relief sought. The attorney prosecuting causes of action emanating from the death of the infant’s mother (“trial counsel”) also appeared and informed the court that there is a prospective settlement for which the infant is to receive a distributive share. The matter was adjourned to afford the father, who is incarcerated, an opportunity to appear. On the adjourned return date, the petitioners, trial counsel, the paternal aunt and the father all appeared remotely, and the paternal aunt indicated that she intended to cross petition for guardianship of the property of the infant. After a discussion held with the court, all of the other parties consented on the record to the paternal aunt’s appointment. Thereafter, the paternal aunt filed a cross petition seeking letters of property guardianship upon written consents from the infant’s father and the two original petitioners. It appearing to be in the infant’s best interests, the cross petition is granted. This decision constitutes the order of the court marking the original petition “dismissed.” A decree has been signed awarding letters of guardianship of the property of the infant to the cross petitioner limited pursuant to SCPA 702 (1) and EPTL 5-4.6 with regard to any cause of action. Proceed accordingly. July 20, 2022
BRIAN EDWARD KELLY also known as BRIAN KELLY, Deceased (22-477) — This is a proceeding for ancillary letters testamentary by the decedent’s brother, who was appointed the personal representative pursuant to decedent’s will dated April 13, 2016, which was admitted to probate by the Circuit Court for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, County of Bay, State of Florida, the decedent’s alleged domicile. It appears that the decedent possessed an interest in real property located in Bronx County that needs to be administered. Accordingly, the will is admitted to ancillary probate (SCPA 1602), and ancillary letters testamentary shall issue to the petitioner (SCPA 1604[1][b]). Decree signed. July 14, 2022
