N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1731: Infant, incompetent or conservatee a ward of court

§ 1731. Infant, incompetent or conservatee a ward of court. From the

time of the filing of a petition, by or in behalf of an infant,

incompetent person or conservatee, praying for an order to dispose of

his real property, or interest in real property, the infant, incompetent

person or conservatee is considered a ward of the court with respect to

that real property or interest and the income and proceeds thereof. The

court shall have power to make such orders as may be necessary to

further justice and to protect and conserve the rights and interests of

the infant, incompetent person or conservatee.