Project Guardianship Inc.

About Project Guardianship Inc.

Project Guardianship is a New York City nonprofit that serves as a court-appointed guardian for older adults and people living with disabilities or mental illness who have no family or friends able to help with decisions. Its services cover all five boroughs and rely on a team that includes lawyers, case managers, property managers and finance staff. The organization traces its origins to a 2005 pilot launched by the Vera Institute of Justice with the New York State Office of Court Administration, and it became an independent nonprofit in 2020.

Its legal work includes representing the organization in court proceedings, seeking court approval for major decisions, and overseeing required reports to the courts. Staff also handle medical decision-making, including end-of-life matters under the Family Health Care Decisions Act, manage property for clients, and address issues such as eviction and deed theft. A separate free Guardianship Prevention and Support Helpline provides information and referrals but does not give legal advice or representation. The organization lists its address in Brooklyn, New York.

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