{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "mhl", "section": "81.17", "citation": "MHL § 81.17", "heading": "Nomination of guardian", "text": ["§ 81.17 Nomination of guardian.", "In the petition, or in a written instrument duly executed, acknowledged, and filed in the proceeding before the appointment of a guardian, the person alleged to be incapacitated may nominate a guardian."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/81.17", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "In the petition or in a duly executed, acknowledged, filed instrument, the **AIP may nominate their own guardian** before appointment. ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/mhl/81.17", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}