The New York Proposed Short Form Commission for Art. 81 Guardianship proceedings is a set of court documents that are used to appoint a guardian for an incapacitated person. These documents are usually used when the guardian must be appointed quickly due to a medical emergency or other emergency situation. There are two types of New York Proposed Short Form Commission for Art. 81 Guardianship proceedings: an initial appointment and a renewal appointment. The initial appointment is used when the guardian is first being appointed, while the renewal appointment is used when the guardian's term is about to expire. The documents are used to provide proof of the guardian's qualifications, provide information about the guardian's responsibilities, and explain the standards and procedures for the guardianship.