Morgan Legal Group serves families throughout Albany — from the Pine Hills and Center Square neighborhoods to Arbor Hill and beyond. Whether you are navigating an adult incapacity matter or protecting a child’s interests, attorney Russel Morgan, Esq. guides you through every procedural step before the correct Albany court.
Which Court Handles Your Matter?
| Situation | Governing Law | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Adult alleged to be incapacitated | MHL Article 81 | Supreme Court, Albany County |
| Minor’s person or property | SCPA Article 17 | Albany County Surrogate’s Court |
| Developmentally disabled person (often turning 18) | SCPA Article 17-A | Albany County Surrogate’s Court |
Before any petition is filed, we evaluate alternatives to guardianship — including a durable Power of Attorney under GOL § 5-1513, Health Care Proxy, or a Supplemental Needs Trust — because Albany’s Supreme Court expects the least-restrictive intervention tailored to the individual’s actual needs.
If guardianship is necessary, we prepare the Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition, represent you at the hearing, and support you through your ongoing guardian duties including the 90-day initial report and required annual filings.
Learn more about Article 81 guardianship, guardianship of minors, and contested proceedings.
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Further reading from Morgan Legal Group: how Article 81 guardianship works.