Morgan Legal Group represents families across Long Island — from Hempstead and Garden City to Huntington and Smithtown — in guardianship proceedings before the correct Nassau County court. Whether your matter involves an aging parent, a disabled adult, or a minor, attorney Russel Morgan, Esq. files in the right venue and fights for the least-restrictive outcome the law requires.
Which Court Handles Your Matter?
| Situation | Governing Law | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Adult alleged to be incapacitated | MHL Article 81 | Supreme Court, Nassau County |
| Minor’s person or property | SCPA Article 17 | Nassau County Surrogate’s Court |
| Developmentally disabled person (often at age 18) | SCPA Article 17-A | Nassau County Surrogate’s Court |
Adult guardianship under MHL Article 81 is never filed in Surrogate’s Court — a jurisdictional error that can delay or void your petition.
What We Handle
- Article 81 guardianship petitions and contested hearings
- Guardianship of minors under SCPA Article 17 and 17-A
- Guardian duties: initial 90-day report, annual accountings, four required visits per year
- Alternatives to guardianship — Power of Attorney (GOL §5-1513), Health Care Proxy, Supported Decision-Making
- Contested guardianship defense and cross-petitions
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Russel Morgan, Esq. and get Long Island-specific guidance — not a generic checklist.
Further reading from Morgan Legal Group: how Article 81 guardianship works.