N.Y. Surrogate's Court Procedure Act § 1712: Appointment of successor When no guardian by will or deed remains in office a guardian may be appointed by the court with all the powers ...

§ 1712. Appointment of successor

When no guardian by will or deed remains in office a guardian may be

appointed by the court with all the powers conferred by the will or deed

and with the effect prescribed in 706 of this act unless such

appointment would be contrary to the express provisions of the will or

deed.