N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 82: Powers and duties of such guardians

§ 82. Powers and duties of such guardians. Every such disposition,

from the time it takes effect, shall vest in the person to whom made, if

he accepts the appointment, all the rights and powers, and subject him

to all the duties and obligations of a guardian of such minor, and shall

be valid and effectual against every other person claiming the custody

and tuition of such minor, as guardian in socage or otherwise. He may

take the custody and charge of the tuition of such minor, and may

maintain all proper actions for the wrongful taking or detention of the

minor, and shall recover damages in such actions for the benefit of his

ward. He shall also take the custody and management of the personal

estate of such minor and the profits of his real estate, during the time

for which such disposition shall have been made, and may bring such

actions in relation thereto as a guardian in socage might by law.