The following is a list of some of the articles written by Leona Beane on Guardianship:
"Should Mediation be Available as an Option to Reduce Litigation in Contested Guardianship Cases?", N.Y.S. Bar Association Journal, June 2002, pp.27-31.
"Beware the Misuse of Powers of Attorney", N.Y.Law Journal, August 23, 2002, pp.4-5.
"Guardians and Guardians Ad Litem: What Are the Differences?', N.Y. Law Journal, September 4, 1997, p. 1 & p. 4.
"Guardianship Proceedings in New York", N.Y.S. Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law, Winter 1998, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 19-23.
"Guardianship: Challenging, Frustrating", N.Y.Law Journal, July 17, 2000, pp. 7.
"Are Medical Experts Needed in Guardian Hearings?", N.Y.Law Journal, May 5, 2000, p. 1 & p.8.
"The New Adult Guardian - Mental Hygiene Law Article 81", N.Y.Law Journal, April 20, 1993, p. 1& p.5.
"The Adult Guardian -- Mental Hygiene Law, Article 81", N.Y.S. Bar Association Elder Law Attorney, vol 3, no. 1 Spring 1993, pp. 27-41.
Author and Co-Author of several chapters and Associate Editor of 2-volume "Guardianship Practice in New York State" (N.Y.S. Bar Association), including:
Chapter 7 - "Court Evaluator";
Chapter 16 - "Qualification and Ongoing Responsibilities of Guardians";
Chapter 22 - "Compensation and Fees";
Chapter 24 - "Education Requirements for Evaluators and Guardians";
Appendix I - "Glossary for Guardians: Key Words, Terms, Phrases and Concepts".
Some Additional Writings Relating to Guardianship:
"Glossary for Guardians: Key Words, Phrases, and Concepts" rev. 9/96
"Publications and Other Resources Useful for Guardians" (5 pages) updated April 2001.
"Guardianship Hot Topics" -- Some Recent Guardianship Decisions (6 pages) Nov. 2002.
"Challenges of Being a Guardian" (April 12, 2002)
"Duties and Responsibilities of the Court Evaluator" updated 10/98.
Committee Report, "Statutory Time Limits for Guardianship Hearings and Decisions", The Record (May-June 1998) pg. 336-346.
Additional Writings --- Other Topics
Article, "Acting as a Receiver: A Primer", One on One (N.Y.S. Bar Association, Fall/Winter 1992), p. 8-15.
Author, Two Chapters in Corporate Practice Handbook (NYS Bar Association) 1992.
Author, "Corporate and Partnership Law", Chapter 1 in New York Lawyers Deskbook (NYS Bar Association), 1989, revised and updated each year.
ALSO, SEE, "ARTICLES WRITTEN -- MEDIATION AND ADR" page for additional writings on Mediation related topics.
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