New York 17A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist Appointment-Confirmation of Standby Guardian is a detailed list of tasks and requirements that must be completed before a court can appoint a standby guardian for a minor or disabled adult. This checklist is used in New York State to ensure the appointment of a guardian is in the best interests of the ward. The New York 17A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist Appointment-Confirmation of Standby Guardian includes: 1. Obtaining a legal opinion from a doctor or psychologist that the ward is incompetent and requires a guardian 2. Preparing the court petition, which includes descriptions of the ward's assets, a proposed guardianship plan, and the proposed guardian's qualifications 3. Scheduling a hearing and notifying the parties involved 4. Preparing a bond for the proposed guardian 5. Appointing a court examiner to review the proposed guardianship plan 6. Scheduling a hearing and notifying the parties involved 7. Having the court examiner present a report on the proposed guardianship plan 8. Having the court approve the plan 9. Appointing the guardian and providing the guardian with a letter of appointment 10. Confirming the appointment of the standby guardian There are two types of New York 17A Guardianship Proceeding Checklist Appointment-Confirmation of Standby Guardian: 1. Temporary Guardianship: This type of guardianship is appointed for a limited period of time. The court will specify the length of time the guardianship is to last. 2. Permanent Guardianship: This type of guardianship is appointed for an indefinite period of time, until the ward is no longer in need of a guardian or the court terminates the guardianship.