{"data":{"id":"us-ny/n.y.-mental-hygiene-law-81.17","jurisdiction":"us-ny","citation":"N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 81.17","heading":"Nomination of guardian","body":"§ 81.17 Nomination of guardian.\n  In the petition, or in a written instrument duly executed,\nacknowledged, and filed in the proceeding before the appointment of a\nguardian, the person alleged to be incapacitated may nominate a\nguardian.","path":["Mental Hygiene Law","Title E. General Provisions","Article 81. Proceedings For Appointment of a Guardian For Personal Needs or Property Management"],"source_url":"https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/laws/MHY/81.17","current_through":"2026-09-11","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:32:45Z","sha256":"837fc1ee3e8e2fde343c711ea9ce3aeeccda38e59709752f897c0f69156dac7c","source_id":"us-ny","stale":false,"prev":"us-ny/n.y.-mental-hygiene-law-81.16","next":"us-ny/n.y.-mental-hygiene-law-81.18"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}