New York Guardianship Proceeding Checklist Person Only is a document provided by the New York State Office of Court Administration to help guide an individual through the process of applying for guardianship of an incapacitated person. This Checklist provides a step-by-step overview of the steps involved in the guardianship process, including filing a petition, providing notice to interested parties, attending court hearings, and obtaining the appointment of a guardian. There are two different types of New York Guardianship Proceeding Checklist Person Only: one for a guardianship of the person, and one for a guardianship of the estate. The guardianship of the person focuses on the incapacitated person’s medical and social needs, while the guardianship of the estate focuses on the individual’s financial needs.